Use of perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes as contrast media in MR-imaging for visualization of plaque, tumors and necroses

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to the use of perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes that have a critical micelle formation concentration&lt;10 −3  mol/l, a hydrodynamic micelle diameter (2 Rh)&gt;1 nm and a proton relaxivity in plasma (R 1 )&gt;10 I/mmol.s) as contrast media in MR imaging for visualization of plaque, lymph nodes, infarcted and necrotic tissue and for independent visualization of necrotic tissue and tumor tissue.

The invention relates to the use of perfluoroalkyl-containing metalcomplexes that have a critical micelle formation concentration of <10⁻³mol/l, a hydrodynamic micelle diameter (2 Rh)>1 nm and a protonrelaxivity in plasma (R¹)>10 l/mmol.s as contrast media in MR-imagingboth for visualization of plaque, lymph nodes, infarcted and necrotictissue and for independent visualization of necrotic tissue and tumortissue. It has been shown that perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexeswith the above-mentioned properties are extremely well suited for theindependent visualization of plaque, tumors and necroses with the aid ofMR-imaging and simultaneously can also cover the diagnosticallyimportant area of infarction and necrosis imaging.

Arteriosclerosis is the most important and most frequent pathologicalalteration of arteries with hardening, thickening, loss of elasticityand lumen constriction. It represents the most frequent cause of deathin Western industrialized countries. Vascular wall alterations areproduced by lipid retention, connective tissue reproduction andcalcification with irregular dispersion for wall instability, vascularstenosis and for storage of clots. Causes of disease are numerousexogenic and endogenic noxae or diseases, e.g., hypertonia,hyperlipidemia, hyperfibrinogenemia, diabetes mellitus, toxins,nicotine, antigen-antibody complexes, inflammations, hypoxia, mentalstress, age and family stress. The latter result in the disruption ofthe integrity of the vascular inside wall, in the disruption of growthcontrol of smooth muscle cells of the vascular wall and in impairing thedegradation of aged cell components. Treatment of arteriosclerosisitself is not possible; the target of medical efforts is prevention byreducing risk factors, e.g., using lipid reducing agents.

The diagnosis of arteriosclerosis in clinical practice is currentlycarried out mainly by angiography as a gold standard. The limitation inall processes that are based on the measurement of the reduction of thevascular lumen is, however, the early stage of the disease, which ischaracterized by a thickening of the vascular wall in the case of anormal vascular lumen (Glagov, S., Zarins, C. K. QuantitatingAtherosclerosis. In: Bond, M. G.; Insull, W.; Glagov, S.; Chandler, A.B.; Cornhill, J. F. (eds.). Clinical Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis.Quantitative Methods of Evaluation. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1983,11-35). Another method for diagnostic assessment of vascular wall andvascular lumen is the intravascular or percutaneous ultrasound.

Magnetic nuclear spin resonance tomography (MRT) is a modern,non-invasive radiological process, which makes possible thevisualization of physiological and pathophysiological structures with avery good space and time resolution. The use of specific contrast mediawith selective concentration in certain tissues and organs can increasethe diagnostic value considerably in this case. Contrast mediumpreparations with selective concentration in arteriosclerotic plaquewere able to detect location and degree of the disease at an early timeand thus to make possible a targeted therapy and prophylaxis, andtherefore the search for suitable contrast media began early.

Thus, hematoporphyrin derivatives are claimed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,577,636as contrast media for the detection of atherosclerotic plaque. Asmethods, scintigraphy, radiography, fluorescence and, for paramagneticmetalloporphyrins, even NMR-spectrometry, are mentioned. As paramagneticions, Gd, Cr, Co, Ni, Ag and Eu are cited.

The disadvantage to these compounds is that the porphyrins are stored inthe skin and cause discolorations that can last up to several weeks.Moreover, they result in a photosensitization. In addition, the dangerexists that in a long retention time in vivo, the metalloporphyrin losesthe metal.

In Application WO 95/09856, metalloporphyrins (deuteroporphyrins) areclaimed for diagnosis and therapy of plaque. As a diagnostic method, MRIis mentioned. These porphyrins also cause discolorations of the skin.

In Application WO 95/09013, conjugates that consist of specificallybinding polypeptides and metal complexes are claimed. These compoundsare also to bind to plaque and thus make possible their diagnosis andtherapy. As diagnostic methods, scintigraphy, computer tomography, andMRI are mentioned. While scintigraphy is confirmed by experiment, datais lacking for MRI.

Labeled phycocyanines are claimed as contrast media for the imaging ofplaque in U.S. Pat. No. 5,807,536. As diagnostic methods, radiography,computer tomography, scintigraphy, SPECT and MRI are mentioned here.Scintigraphy is confirmed by experiment.

Numerous contrast media for infarction and necrosis imaging are knownfrom the literature. Tests were carried out early on to improve thelocalization of infarctions and necroses by use of contrast media innoninvasive processes such as scintigraphy or nuclear spin tomography.The literature devotes a great deal of space to attempts to useporphyrins for necrosis imaging. The results that are achieved paint acontradictory picture, however. Winkelman and Hoyes thus describe inNature, 200, 903 (1967) thatmanganese-5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)-porphyrin (TPPS)selectively accumulates in the necrotic portion of a tumor.

Lyon et al. (Magn. Res. Med. 4, 24 (1987)) observed, however, thatmanganese-TPPS is dispersed into the body, specifically into the kidney,liver, tumor and only in a small portion to the muscles. It isadvantageous in this case that the concentration in the tumor reach itsmaximum only on the fourth day and also only after the authors haveincreased the dose from 0.12 mmol/kg to 0.2 mmol/kg. The authorstherefore also speak of a non-specific uptake of TPPS in the tumor.Bockhurst et al. in turn report in Acta Neurochir 60, 347 (1994, Suppl.)that MnTPPS binds selectively to tumor cells.

Foster et al. (J. Nucl. Med. 26, 756 (1985)) in turn found that¹¹¹In-5,10,15,20-tetrakis-(4-N-methyl-pyridinium)-porphyrin (TMPyP) doesnot accumulate in the necrotic portion, but rather in the living edgeareas. It follows from the above that a porphyrin-tissue interactionexists, is obvious but not necessary.

In Circulation Vol. 90, No. 4, part 2, page 1468, Abstract No. 2512(1994), Ni et al. report that they can visualize infarction areas with amanganese-tetraphenyl-porphyrin (Mn-TPP) and a gadolinium-mesoporphyrin(Gd-MP). In International Patent Application WO 95/31219, bothsubstances were used for infarction and necrosis imaging. The authorsMarchal and Ni write (see Example 3) that for the compound Gd-MP, themetal content of the infarcted kidney was as high as that of thenon-infarcted organ, but that for the myocardium in the infarcted tissue(Example 1), it was nine times as high. It was surprising that the ratioof the signal intensities during MRI for infarcted tissue in comparisonto healthy tissue was comparatively high in both cases, at 2.10 or 2.19.Other metalloporphyrins were described in Application DE 19835082(Schering AG).

Porphyrins tend to be stored in the skin, which results inphotosensitization. The sensitization can last for days, and indeed evenweeks. This is an undesirable side effect when using porphyrins asdiagnostic agents. In addition, the therapeutic index for porphyrins isonly very small, since, e.g., for Mn-TPPS, an action starts only at adose of 0.2 mmol/kg, but the LD₅₀ is already approximately 0.5 mmol/kg.

Contrast media for necrosis and infarction imaging not derived from theporphyrin skeleton have been described in DE 19744003 (Schering AG), DE19744004 (Schering AG) and WO 99/17809 (EPIX).

In DE 19744003, oligomeric compounds, which consist of a nucleus and arebonded to the 1-3 metal complexes, are claimed.

In Application 19744004, lipophilic metal complexes for necrosis andinfarction imaging are claimed. These compounds include metal complexesof polyaminopolycarboxylic acids, polyaminopolyphosphonic acids,porphyrins, texaphyrins, sapphyrins, and peptides.

In EPIX-Application WO 99/17809, the use of DTPA derivatives fornecrosis imaging is claimed. The most prominent compound is thegadolinium complex of a phosphodiester of hydroxymethyl-DTPA (MS-325).

Perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes are also known as contrastmedia for MR-imaging. WO 97/26017 (Schering) and WO 99/01161 (Schering)thus disclose the use of perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes aslymphographic agents. In addition, WO 99/01161 also describes thesuitability of these compounds for visualizing the vascular space(blood-pool agents).

Contrast media were also described for the individual visualization oftumors and necroses using MR-imaging.

In EP 417870 A1, compounds for tumor diagnosis and therapy aredisclosed. It is stated that infarctions and ischemias can also bevisualized. An experimental confirmation of this information cannot bederived from the application, however. The claimed compounds arechelates of complexes of N2S2 and N3S types with radioisotopes.Scintigraphy is used as a diagnostic method.

In DE 19646762, scintigraphy is also used as a diagnostic method. In thepublication, metal chelates are claimed as radiosensitizers for therapyof hypoxic tumors and for diagnosis of hypoxic conditions and necroses.In the descriptive part, NMR-diagnosis, x-ray diagnosis andradiodiagnosis are mentioned as diagnostic processes.

In German Application DE 19824653, porphyrins are claimed asnecrosis-affine substances for the therapy of tumors. In theapplication, it is explained that the compounds are concentrated in thenecrotic and hypoxic areas of the tumors. The compounds can be used fordiagnostic purposes in the form of their metal derivatives withparamagnetic ions or radioisotopes.

It is common to both applications—DE 19646762 and DE 19824653—that thevisualization of necroses and tumors does not take place independentlyof one another, but rather that the necrosis is part of the tumor.

The object of this invention was to make available contrast media forMR-imaging, which are suitable both for visualization of plaque, lymphnodes, infarcted and necrotic tissue and for independent visualizationof necroses and tumors.

Surprisingly enough, it was now found that perfluoroalkyl-containingmetal complexes, which have a critical micelle formation concentrationof <10⁻³ mol/l, a hydrodynamic micelle diameter (2 Rh)>1 nm and a protonrelaxivity in plasma (R¹)>10 l/mmol.s, are very well suited as contrastmedia in MR imaging for visualization of plaque. In addition, thesecompounds can be used both for visualization of lymph nodes, infarctedand necrotic tissue and for independent visualization of necrotic tissueand tumor tissue.

Amphiphilic compounds, which have a perfluoroalkyl side chain in themolecule as a nonpolar portion that is optionally connected to the totalmolecule via a lipophilic linker, are defined asperfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes that are suitable for useaccording to the invention. The polar portion of the compounds accordingto the invention is formed by one or more metal complexes and optionallyother existing polar groups.

In aqueous systems, these amphiphilic molecules show the properties thatare characteristic of standard surfactants (such as, e.g., sodiumdodecylsulfate, SDS). They thus reduce the surface tension of water. Bytensiometry, the so-called CMC (critical micelle formation concentrationin mol/l) can be determined. In this respect, the surface tension isdetermined based on the concentration of the substance to be measured.The CMC can be calculated from the plot of the surface tension function(c) that is obtained. The critical micelle formation concentration ofthe compounds according to the invention must be <10⁻³ mol/l, preferably<10⁻⁴ mol/l.

The amphiphilic compounds according to the invention are combined insolution and are present as aggregates. The size (2 Rh) of suchaggregates (e.g., micelles, rods, wafers, etc.) can be determined withthe aid of photon-correction spectroscopy (PCS).

As a second criterion, the hydrodynamic micelle diameter 2 Rh, whichmust be >1 nm, is therefore used. Those perfluoroalkyl-containing metalcomplexes according to the invention whose 2 RH is ≧3, quite especiallypreferably >4 nm, are especially suitable.

Both the determination of the CMC and the photon correlationspectroscopy are described in H.-D. Dörfler, “Grenzflächen-undKolloidchemie [Interface and Colloid Chemistry],” Weinheim, N.Y., Basel,Cambridge, Tokyo, VSH 1994.

As a third criterion, the proton-relaxivity in plasma (R¹) at 40° C. anda field strength of 0.47 tesla is used. The relaxivity, which isindicated in [1/mmol.s], is the quantitative measurement for theshortening of relaxation time T¹ of the protons. For the purposeaccording to the invention, the relaxivity must be as high as possibleand >10 l/mmol.s, preferably >13 l/mmol.s, especially preferably >15l/mmol.s.

Relaxivity R¹ [l/mmol.s] of the MR-contrast media according to theinvention was determined with the Minispec P 20 device of the BrukerCompany. The measurements were taken at 40° C. and a field strength of0.47 tesla. Eight measuring points were recorded by each T1-sequence:180°-TI-90°, inversion recovery. As a medium, bovine plasma of theKraeber Company was used. The contrast medium concentrations [mmol/l] inthe batches were between 0.30 and 1.16.

In an embodiment of this invention, the compounds of general formula Iaccording to claims 8 to 11 are used as preferred compounds. In thiscase, these are known compounds that are described in WO 97/26017. Theirproduction can also be found in this WO publication. Surprisinglyenough, it has been shown that these compounds are also very well suitedas MRI-contrast media for visualization of plaque. As quite especiallypreferred compounds, metal complexes I-IV, VI and XI-XIII (cf. alsoTable 1) are used.

In another embodiment of this invention, those compounds of generalformula Ia according to claims 12 to 21 are used as preferred compounds.These compounds are known and are described in WO 99/01161. Their use asMRI contrast media for visualization of plaque still had not beendescribed to date. Of these compounds, quite especially preferably metalcomplex XIV (cf. Table 1) is used.

The present invention includes a method for MRI imaging comprisingadministering to a patient an MRI contrast agent, comprising aperfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex that has a critical micelleformation concentration <10⁻³ mol/l, a hydrodynamic micelle diameter (2Rh) >1 nm and a proton relaxivity in plasma (R¹)>10 l/mmol.s andconducting MRI imaging whereby plaque, or necrotic tissue are visualizedor necroses and tumors are independently visualized.

In an embodiment the metal complex has a micelle formation concentrationof <10⁻⁴ mol/l.

In an embodiment the metal complex has a hydrodynamic micelle diameterof >3 nm.

In an embodiment the metal complex has a proton relaxivity in plasmaof >13 l/mmol.s.

In an embodiment the perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex is acompound of formula IR^(F)-L-Kin which

-   -   R^(F) is a perfluorinated, straight-chain or branched carbon        chain with formula —C_(n)F_(2n)E, in which        -   E is a terminal fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or            hydrogen atom and n is a number from 4-30,    -   L is a direct bond, a methylene group, an NHCO— group, a group        whereby p is a number from 0 to 10, and q and n, independently        of one another, are 0 or 1, and R^(a) is a hydrogen atom, a        methyl group, a —CH₂—OH group, a —CH₂—CO₂H group or a C₂-C₁₅        alkyl, which optionally is interrupted by 1 to 3 oxygen atoms, 1        to 2 CO groups or an optionally substituted aryl group and/or is        substituted with 1 to 4 hydroxyl groups, 1 to 2 C₁-C₄ alkoxy        groups, 1 to 2 carboxy groups, or a group —SO₃H, or    -   L is a straight-chain, branched, saturated or unsaturated C₂-C₃₀        carbon chain, which optionally contains 1 to 10 oxygen atoms, 1        to 3 —NR^(a) groups, 1 to 2 sulfur atoms, a piperazine group, a        —CONR^(a) group, an —NR^(a)CO group, an —SO₂ group, an        —NR^(a)—CO₂ group, 1 to 2 CO groups, a group        —CO—N-T-N(R^(a))—SO₂—R^(F), or 1 to 2 optionally substituted        aryls and/or is interrupted by these groups and/or is optionally        substituted with 1 to 3 —OR^(a) groups, 1 to 2 oxo groups, 1 to        2 —NH—COR^(a) groups, 1 to 2 —CONHR^(a) groups, 1 to 2        —(CH₂)_(p)—CO₂H groups, 1 to 2 groups        —(CH₂)_(p)—(O)_(q)—CH₂CH₂—R^(F),        -   whereby            -   R^(a), R^(F) and p and q have the above-indicated                meanings, and    -   T is a C₂-C₁₀ chain, which optionally is interrupted by 1 to 2        oxygen atoms or 1 to 2 —NHCO groups,    -   K is a complexing agent or metal complex of formula II        in which R^(c), R¹ and B are independent of one another, and    -   R^(c) is R^(a) or is —(CH₂)m-L-R^(F), whereby m is 0, 1 or 2,        and L and R^(F) have the above-mentioned meaning,    -   R¹, independently of one another, is a hydrogen atom or a metal        ion equivalent of atomic numbers 22-29, 42-46 or 58-70,    -   B is —OR¹,        whereby R¹, L, R and R^(c) have the above-mentioned meanings, or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula III        in which R^(c) and R have the above-mentioned meanings and R^(b)        has the meaning of R^(a or)    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula IV        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula V        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, and o and q stand        for numbers 0 or 1, and yields the sum o+q=1, or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula VI        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula VII        in which R¹ and B have the above-mentioned meanings or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula VIII        in which R^(c) and R¹ have the above-mentioned meanings, and        R^(b) is R^(a) or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula IX        in which R^(c) and R¹ have the above-mentioned meanings, or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula X        in which R^(c) and R¹ have the above-mentioned meanings, or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula XI        in which R¹, p and q have the above-mentioned meanings,    -   and R^(b) has the meaning of R^(a), or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula XII        in which L, R^(F) and Z¹ have the above-mentioned meanings, or    -   K is a complexing agent or complex of formula XIII        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, or    -   K is a salt of one of the complexing agents or complexes of        fomula II to XIII with an organic and/or inorganic base or amino        acid or amino acid amide.

In an embodiment the compound of formula I, is a compound in which L isα-CH₂-βα-CH₂CH₂-βα-(CH₂)_(s)-β s=3-15α-CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—(O—CH₂—CH₂—)_(t)-β t=2-6α-CH₂—NH—CO-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(CH₂COOH)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₁₀H₂₁)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₆H₁₃)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—(CH₂)₁₀—N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(—CH₂—C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(—CH₂—CH₂—OH)SO₂-βα-CH₂—NHCO—(CH₂)₁₀—S—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂NHCOCH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂NHCO(CH₂)₁₀—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—C₆H₄—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—O—CH₂—C(CH₂—OCH₂CH₂—C₆F₁₃)₂—CH₂—OCH₂—CH₂-βα-CH₂—NHCOCH₂CH₂CON—CH₂CH₂NHCOCH₂N(C₂H₅)SO₂C₈F₁₇CH₂—CH₂NHCOCH₂N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—O—CH₂—CH(OC₁₀H₂₁)—CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-(CH₂NHCO)₄—CH₂O—CH₂CH₂-βα-(CH₂NHCO)₃—CH₂O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—OCH₂C(CH₂OH)₂—CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-β

 α-CH₂NHCOCH₂N(C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-NHCO—CH₂—CH₂-βα-NHCO—CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-NH—CO-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(CH₂COOH)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₁₀H₂₁)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₆H₁₃)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—(CH₂)₁₀—N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(—CH₂—C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(—CH₂—CH₂—OH)SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂-βα-CH₂—O—C₆H₄—O—CH₂—CH₂-βα-CH₂—C₆H₄—O—CH₂—CH₂-βα-N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-N(C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-N(C₁₀H₂₁)—SO₂-βα-N(C₆H₁₃)—SO₂-βα-N(C₂H₄OH)—SO₂-βα-N(CH₂COOH)—SO₂-βα-N(CH₂C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-N—[CH(CH₂OH)₂]—SO₂-β orα-N—[CH(CH₂OH)CH(CH₂OH)]—SO₂-β,in which α is the binding site to the complexing agent or metal complexK, and β is the binding site to the fluorine radical.

In an embodiment the compound of formula I, is a compound in which n informula —C_(n)F_(2n)E is a number from 4-15 and/or E is a fluorine atom.

Also preferred are the following compounds of formula I:

-   -   Gadolinium complex of        10-[1-methyl-2-oxo-3-aza-5-oxo-{4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazin-1-yl}-pentyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,    -   Gadolinium complex of        10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-7-oxa-10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,17,17-heptadecafluoroheptadecyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,    -   Gadolinium complex of        10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5,9-dioxo-9-{4-perfluorooctyl)-piperazin-1-yl}-nonyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,    -   Gadolinium complex of        10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-7-aza-7-(perfluorooctyl-sulfonyl)-nonyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,    -   Gadolinium complex of        10-[2-hydroxy-4-oxa-1H,1H,2H,3H,3H,5H,5H,6H,6H-perfluorotetradecyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,    -   Gadolinium complex of        10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-7-oxa-10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,-16,16,17,17,18,18,19,19-henicosafluoro-nonadecyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,    -   Gadolinium complex of        10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-11-aza-11-(perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-tridecyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,        or    -   Gadolinium complex of        10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-7-aza-7-(perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-8-phenyl-octyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraaza-cyclododecane.

In an embodiment the perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex, is acompound of formula IaA-R^(F)   (Ia)in which

-   -   A is a group that contains 2 to 6 metal complexes, which are        bonded directly or via a linker to a nitrogen atom of an annular        skeleton chain, and    -   R^(F) is a perfluorinated, straight-chain or branched carbon        chain with formula —C_(n)F_(2n)E, in which    -   E is a terminal fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or hydrogen        atom, and n is a number from 4-30,    -   whereby A has the following structure:        whereby    -   q¹ is 0, 1, 2 or 3,    -   K is a complexing agent or metal complex or a salts thereof with        an organic and/or inorganic base or amino acid or amino acid        amide,    -   X as the point of attachment to R^(F), is a direct bond, a        phenylene group or a C₁-C₁₀ alkylene chain, which optionally        contains 1-15 oxygen atoms, 1-5 sulfur atoms, 1-10 carbonyl        groups, 10-10 (NR^(d)) groups, 1-2 NR^(d)SO₂ groups, 1-10        CONR^(d) groups, 1 piperidine group, 1-3 SO₂ groups and/or 1-2        phenylene groups or optionally is substituted by 1-3 radicals        R^(F), in which R^(d) is a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group, benzyl        group or a C₁-C₁₅ alkyl group, which optionally contains 1-2        NHCO, 1-2 CO groups, 1-5 oxygen atoms and optionally is        substituted by 1-5 hydroxy, 1-5 methoxy, 1-3 carboxy, or 1-3        R^(F) radicals, V is a direct bond or a chain of formula Ia or        IIIa:        in which    -   R^(e) is a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group, a benzyl group or a        C₁-C₇ alkyl group, which optionally is substituted with a        carboxy group, a methoxy group or a hydroxy group,    -   W is a direct bond, a polyglycol ether group with up to 5 glycol        units, or a group of formula IVa        —CH(R^(h))—  (IVa)        in which R^(h) is a C₁-C₇ carboxylic acid, a phenyl group, a        benzyl group or a —(CH₂)₁₋₅—NH—K group,    -   α is the binding to the nitrogen atom of the skeleton chain, β        is the binding to complexing agent or metal complex K,    -   and in which variables k and m stand for natural numbers between        0 and 10, and l is 0 or 1        and whereby    -   D is a CO or SO₂ group.

Also preferred are compounds of formula Ia in which q¹ is the number 1.

In an embodiment the compound of formula Ia is a compound in which X isan alkylene chain, which contains 1-10 —CH₂CH₂O— groups or 1-5 —COCH₂NH—groups, a direct bond or one of the following structures

whereby

-   -   γ binds to D, and δ binds to R^(F).

In an embodiment the compound of formula Ia, is a compound in which V isa group with one of the following structures

In an embodiment the compound of formula Ia, is a compound in which K isa complexing agent or complex of formula Va, VIa, VIIa or VIIIa,

whereby

-   -   R¹, independently of one another, are a hydrogen atom or a metal        ion equivalent of the elements of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46 or        58-70,    -   R⁸ is a hydrogen atom or a straight-chain, branched, saturated        or unsaturated C₁-C₃₀ alkyl chain, which optionally is        substituted by 1-5 hydroxy, 1-3 carboxy or 1 phenyl group(s)        and/or optionally is interrupted by 1-10 oxygen atoms, 1        phenylene group or 1 phenylenoxy group,    -   R⁶ are independently a hydrogen atom, a straight-chain or        branched C₁-C₇ alkyl radical, a phenyl radical or benzyl        radical,    -   R⁷ is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or ethyl group, which        optionally is substituted by a hydroxy group or carboxy group,    -   U³ is a straight-chain, branched, saturated or unsaturated        C₁-C₂₀ alkylene group optionally containing 1-5 imino groups,        1-3 phenylene groups, 1-3 phenylenoxy groups, 1-3 phenylenimino        groups, 1-5 amide groups, 1-2 hydrazide groups, 1-5 carbonyl        groups, 1-5 ethylenoxy groups, 1 urea group, 1 thiourea group,        1-2 carboxyalkylimino groups, 1-2 ester groups, 1-1-0 oxygen        atoms, 1-5 sulfur atoms and/or 1-5 nitrogen atoms, and/or        optionally substituted by 1-5 hydroxy groups, 1-2 mercapto        groups, 1-5 oxo groups, 1-5 thioxo groups, 1-3 carboxy groups,        1-5 carboxyalkyl groups, 1-5 ester groups and/or 1-3 amino        groups, whereby the optionally contained phenylene groups can be        substituted by 1-2 carboxy groups, 1-2 sulfone groups or 1-2        hydroxy groups    -   T¹ is a —CO-β, —NHCO-β or —NHCS-β group, whereby β is the        binding site to V.

In an embodiment the compound of formula Ia is a C₁-C₂₀ alkylene chainthat is U³ contains the group —CH₂NHCO—, —NHCOCH₂O—, —NHCOCH₂OC₆H₄—,—N(CH₂CO₂H)—, —CH₂OCH₂—, —NHCOCH₂C₆H₄—, —NHCSNHC₆H₄—, —CH₂OC₆H₄—, or—CH₂CH₂O— and/or is substituted by the group —COOH and/or —CH₂COOH.

In an embodiment the compound of formula Ia, U³ is a —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—,—CH₂CH₂CH₂—, —C₆H₄—, —C₆H₁₀—, —CH₂C₆H₄—, —CH₂NHCOCH₂CH(CH₂CO₂H)—C₆H₄—,—CH₂NHCOCH₂OCH₂—, or —CH₂NHCOCH₂C₆H₄— group.

In an embodiment the compound of formula Ia, is a compound in which Khas one of the following structures:

In an embodiment the compound of formula la is a compound in which theperfluoroalkyl chain is R^(F) is —C₆F₁₃, —C₈F₁₇, —C₁₀F₂₁ or —C₁₂F₂₅.

In an embodiment the compound of formula Ia is1,4,7-tris{1,4,7-tris(N-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[N-1-methyl-3,6-diaza-2,5,8-trioxooctane-1,8-diyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gdcomplex}-10-[N-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane.

In an embodiment the metal complex has a hydrodynamic micelle diameterof >4 nm.

In an embodiment the metal complex has a proton relaxivity in plasmaof >15 l/mmol.s.

In an embodiment the perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex is in agalenical formulation that contains a paramagnetic,perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex of formula Ia and diamagneticperfluoroalkyl-containing substance, optionally dissolved in an aqueoussolvent.

In an embodiment the perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex is in agalenical formulations that contains a paramagnetic,perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex of formula Ib, and a diamagneticperfluoroalkyl-containing substance, optionally dissolved in an aqueoussolvent.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the macrocyclicperfluoroalkyl compounds of general formula Ib

in which

-   -   K means a complexing agent or a metal complex of general formula        IIb        whereby    -   R¹ stands for a hydrogen atom or a metal ion equivalent of        atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46 or 58-70,    -   R² and R³ stand for a hydrogen atom, a C₁-C₇ alkyl group, a        benzyl group, a phenyl group, —CH₂OH or —CH₂—OCH₃, and    -   U² stands for radical L¹, whereby L¹ and U², independently of        one another, can be the same or different,    -   A¹ means a hydrogen atom, a straight-chain or branched        C₁-C₃₀-alkyl group, which optionally is interrupted by 1-15        oxygen atoms, and/or optionally is substituted with 1-10 hydroxy        groups, 1-2 COOH groups, a phenyl group, a benzyl group and/or        1-5 —OR⁹ groups, with R⁹ in the meaning of a hydrogen atom or a        C₁-C₇-alkyl radical, or -L¹-R^(F),    -   L¹ means a straight-chain or branched C₁-C₃₀-alkylene group,        which optionally is interrupted by 1-10 oxygen atoms, 1-5 —NH—CO        groups, 1-5 —CO—NH groups, by a phenylene group optionally        substituted by a COOH group, 1-3 sulfur atoms, 1-2 —N(B¹)—SO₂        groups and/or 1-2 —SO₂—N(B¹) groups with B¹ in the meaning of        A¹, an NHCO group, a CONH group, an N(B¹)—SO₂ group or an        —SO₂—N(B¹) group and/or optionally is substituted with radical        R^(F), and    -   R^(F) means a straight-chain or branched perfluorinated alkyl        radical of formula C_(n)F_(2n)E, whereby n stands for numbers        4-30, and    -   E stands for a terminal fluorine atom, chlorine atom, bromine        atom, iodine atom or a hydrogen atom, and optionally present        acid groups optionally can be present as salts of organic and/or        inorganic bases or amino acids or amino acid amides, can be        used.

Since the compounds according to the invention are intended for use inNMR diagnosis, the metal ion of the signaling group must beparamagnetic. These are in particular the divalent and trivalent ions ofthe elements of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46 and 58-70. Suitable ionsare, for example, the chromium(III), iron(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II),copper(II), praseodymium(III), neodymium(III), samarium(III) andytterbium(III) ions. Because of their strong magnetic moments,gadolinium(III), terbium(III), dysprosium(III), holmium(III),erbium(III), iron(III) and manganese(II) ions are especially preferred.

Preferred are manganese(II), iron(II), iron(III), praseodymium(III),neodymium(III), samarium(III), gadolinium(III) and ytterbium(III) ions,especially dysprosium(III) ions.

Alkyl groups R², R³, and R⁹ can be straight-chain or branched. By way ofexample, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, 1-methylpropyl,2-methylpropyl, n-pentyl, 1-methylbutyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl,and 1,2-dimethylpropyl can be mentioned.

Hydrogen and C₁-C₄ alkyl groups are preferred for R², R³ and R⁹;hydrogen and the methyl group are especially preferred.

The benzyl group and phenyl group R², A¹ and B¹ can be substituted inthe phenyl ring. The COOH group is suitable as a substituent.

If the compound of formula Ib contains radicals L¹ and U² at the sametime, L¹ and U² can be different from one another.

C₁-C₃₀ alkylene groups U² can be straight-chain or branched. By way ofexample, methylene, ethylene, propylene, isopropylene, n-butylene,1-methylpropylene, 2-methylpropylene, n-pentylene, 1-methylbutylene,2-methylbutylene, 3-methylbutylene, and 1,2-dimethylpropylene can bementioned.

For U² in the meaning of alkylene, C₁-C₁₀ alkylene groups are preferred;C₁-C₄ alkylene groups are especially preferred.

C₁-C₃₀ alkyl groups A¹ can be straight-chain or branched. By way ofexample, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, 1-methylpropyl,2-methylpropyl, n-pentyl, 1-methylbutyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl,1,2-dimethylpropyl, and n-hexyl can be mentioned.

C₁-C₃₀ alkyl groups A¹ can be interrupted by 1-15 oxygen atoms and/orsubstituted with 1-10 hydroxy groups, 1-5 alkoxy groups or 1-2 COOHgroups, such as, e.g.,C₂H₄—O—CH₃, C₃H₆—O—CH₃,C₂H₄—O—(C₂H₄—O)_(t)—C₂H₄—OH, C₂H₄—O—(C₂H₄—O)_(t)—C₂H₄—OCH₃ with t=0 to13C₂H₄OH, C₃H₆OH, C₄H₈OH, C₅H₁₀OH, C₆H₁₂OH, C₇H₁₄OH, as well as theirbranched isomers,CH(OH)CH₂OH,CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₂OH, CH₂[CH(OH)]_(u) ¹CH₂OH, with u^(1—=1)-10CH[CH₂(OH)]CH(OH)CH₂OH,C₂H₄CH(OH)CH₂OH,(CH₂)_(s)COOH with s=1 to 15,C₂H₄—O—(C₂H₄—O)_(t)—CH₂COOH with t=0 to 13,C₂H₄—O—(C₂H₄—O)_(t)—C₂H₄—C_(n)F_(2n)E with t=0 to 13, n=4 to 20 and

-   -   E=a fluorine, hydrogen, chlorine, bromine or iodine atom.

Preferred meanings of A¹ are hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀-alkyl,C₂H₄—O—CH₃, C₃H₆—O—CH₃,C₂H₄—O—(C₂H₄—O)_(x)—C₂H₄—OH, C₂H₄—O—(C₂H₄—O)_(x)—C₂H₄—OCH₃ with x=0 to5,C₂H₄OH, C₃H₆OH,CH₂[CH(OH)]_(y)CH₂OH, with y=1-6CH[CH₂(OH)]CH(OH)CH₂OH,(CH₂)_(w)COOH with w=1 to 10,C₂H₄—O—(C₂H₄—O)_(x)—CH₂COOH with x=0 to 5,C₂H₄—O—(C₂H₄—O)_(x)—C₂H₄—C_(n)F_(2n)E with x=0 to 5, n=4 to 15, and

-   -   E=a fluorine atom.

If the compound of general formula Ib contains two radicals L¹-R^(F),these radicals can be different from one another.

For radicals L¹, there can be mentioned by way of example, whereby αstands for the binding to the nitrogen atom and β stands for the bindingto radical R^(F):α-(CH₂)_(s)-β with s=1-15α-CH₂—CH₂—(O—CH₂—CH₂—)_(y)-β with y=1-6α-CH₂—(O—CH₂—CH₂—)_(y)-β with y=1-6α-CH₂—NH—CO-βα-CH₂—CH₂—NH—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(CH₂COOH)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₁₀H₂₁)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₆H₁₃)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—(CH₂)₁₀—N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(—CH₂—C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—NH—CO—CH₂—N(—CH₂—CH₂—OH)SO₂-βα-CH₂—NHCO—(CH₂)₁₀—S—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂NHCOCH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—CH₂NHCOCH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—(CH₂—CH₂—O)_(y)—(CH₂)₃NHCO—CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂—β with y=1-6α-CH₂NHCO(CH₂)₁₀—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂CH₂NHCO(CH₂)₁₀—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—C₆H₄—O—CH₂CH₂—O, whereby the phenylene group 1,4 or 1,3 is linkedα-CH₂—O—CH₂—C(CH₂—OCH₂CH₂—C₆F₁₃)₂—CH₂—OCH₂—CH₂-βα-CH₂—NHCOCH₂CH₂CON—CH₂CH₂NHCOCH₂N(C₂H₅)SO₂C₈F₁₇βα-CH₂—CH₂NHCOCH₂N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-CH₂—O—CH₂—CH(OC₁₀H₂₁)—CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-(CH₂NHCO)₄—CH₂O—CH₂CH₂-βα-(CH₂NHCO)₃—CH₂O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—OCH₂C(CH₂OH)₂—CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-β

 α-CH₂NHCOCH₂N(C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-NHCO—CH₂—CH₂-βα-NHCO—CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-NH—CO-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(CH₂COOH)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₁₀H₂₁)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(C₆H₁₃)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—(CH₂)₁₀—N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(—CH₂—C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂—N(—CH₂—CH₂—OH)SO₂-βα-NH—CO—CH₂-βα-CH₂—O—C₆H₄—O—CH₂—CH₂-βα-CH₂—C₆H₄—O—CH₂—CH₂-βα-N(C₂H₅)—SO₂-βα-N(C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-N(C₁₀H₂₁)—SO₂-βα-N(C₆H₁₃)—SO₂-βα-N(C₂H₄OH)—SO₂-βα-N(CH₂COOH)—SO₂-βα-N(CH₂C₆H₅)—SO₂-βα-N—[CH(CH₂OH)₂]—SO₂-βα-N—[CH(CH₂OH)CH(OH)(CH₂OH)]—SO₂-β

Preferred are:α-CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—CH₂—(O—CH₂—CH₂—)_(y)-β with y=1-6α-CH₂—(O—CH₂—CH₂—)_(y)-β with y=1-6α-CH₂—CH₂—NH—SO₂-β Example 10α-CH₂NHCOCH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—CH₂NHCOCH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—(CH₂—CH₂—O)_(y)—(CH₂)₃NHCO—CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂—β with y=1-6α-CH₂NHCO(CH₂)₁₀—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂CH₂NHCO(CH₂)₁₀—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—O—CH₂—CH(OC₁₀H₂₁)—CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-βα-CH₂—O—C₆H₄—O—CH₂—CH₂-βα-CH₂—C₆H₄—O—CH₂—CH₂-β

According to the invention, radicals L¹ of the compounds mentioned inthe examples of the description of this invention are quite especiallypreferred.

U² is considered to stand for the above-cited radicals for L¹ and theradicals that are characterized as preferred and especially preferred,and the above-cited and optionally preferred and especially preferredradicals are considered to stand for the meaning of alkylene, providedthat no α-position nitrogen atom and no terminal (P-position) SO₂ or COgroup must be present.

Preferred radicals B¹ are hydrogen, straight-chain or branchedC₁-C₁₀-alkyl radicals, which optionally are interrupted by 1-5 oxygenatoms and/or optionally are substituted with 1-5 hydroxy groups, 1-2COOH groups, a phenyl group optionally substituted by a COOH group, abenzyl group and/or 1-5 OR⁹ groups, with R⁹ in the meaning of a hydrogenatom or a C₁-C₃ alkyl radical.

Preferred radicals R^(F) are straight-chain or branched perfluorinatedalkyl radicals of formula C_(n)F_(2n)E, whereby n stands for numbers 4to 15 and E stands for a terminal fluorine atom.

The production of the compounds of general formula Ib according to theinvention

with

-   -   K in the meaning of a complexing agent or a metal complex of        general formula IIb        can be carried out according to the following process:        Process A.

The carboxylic acid of Formula IIIb already contains metal ionequivalent R¹.

Carboxylic acid IIIb that is optionally activated in situ with R¹ in themeaning of a metal ion equivalent is reacted with an amine IVb in acoupling reaction to form an amide Ib.

This process for the production of metal complex carboxylic acid amidesis known from DE 196 52 386.

The mixture of metal complex carboxylic acid IIIb that is used in thecoupling reaction and that contains optionally present carboxy and/orhydroxy groups in protected form and at least one solubilizing substancein an amount up to 5, preferably 0.5-2 molar equivalents relative to themetal complex carboxylic acid, can both be produced in an upstreamreaction stage and isolated (e.g., by concentration by evaporation,freeze-drying or spray-drying of an aqueous or water-miscible solutionof components or by precipitation with an organic solvent from such asolution) and then can be reacted in DMSO with dehydrating reagent andoptionally a coupling adjuvant and can be formed in situ optionally bythe addition of solubilizing substance(s) for DMSO-suspension of metalcomplex carboxylic acid, dehydrating reagent and optionally a couplingadjuvant.

The reaction solution that is produced according to one of theseprocesses is kept for pretreatment (acid activation) for 1 to 24 hours,preferably 3 to 12 hours at temperatures of 0 to 50° C., preferably atroom temperature.

Then, an amine of general formula IVb

in which radicals R³, L¹, R^(F) and A have the above-indicated meanings,is added without solvent or dissolved in, for example, dimethylsulfoxide, alcohols, such as, e.g., methanol, ethanol, isopropanol ormixtures thereof, formamide, dimethylformamide, water or mixtures of thecited solvents, preferably in dimethyl sulfoxide, in water or insolvents that are mixed with water. For amide coupling, the thusobtained reaction solution is kept at temperatures of 0 to 70° C.,preferably 30 to 60° C., for 1 to 48 hours, preferably 8 to 24 hours.

In some cases, it has proven advantageous to use the amine in the formof its salts, e.g., as hydrobromide or hydrochloride, in the reaction.To release the amine, a base such as, e.g., triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, N-methylmorpholine, pyridine, tripropylamine,tributylamine, lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate, sodium hydroxide orsodium carbonate is added.

The optionally still present protective groups are then cleaved off.

The isolation of the reaction product is carried out according to themethods that are known to one skilled in the art, preferably byprecipitation with organic solvents, preferably acetone, 2-butanone,diethyl ether, ethyl acetate, methyl-t-butylether, isopropanol ormixtures thereof. Further purification can be carried out by, forexample, chromatography, crystallization or ultrafiltration.

As solubilizing substances, alkali salts, alkaline-earth salts,trialkylammonium salts, tetraalkylammonium salts, ureas,N-hydroxyimides, hydroxyaryltriazoles, substituted phenols and salts ofheterocyclic amines are suitable. By way of example, there can bementioned: lithium chloride, lithium bromide, lithium iodide, sodiumbromide, sodium iodide, lithium methanesulfonate, sodiummethanesulfonate, lithium-p-toluenesulfonate, sodium-p-toluenesulfonate,potassium bromide, potassium iodide, sodium chloride, magnesium bromide,magnesium chloride, magnesium iodide,tetraethylammonium-p-toluenesulfonate,tetramethylammonium-p-toluenesulfonate, pyridinium-p-toluenesulfonate,triethylammonium-p-toluenesulfonate, 2-morpholinoethylsulfonic acid,4-nitrophenol, 3,5-dinitrophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol,N-hydroxysuccinimide, N-hydroxyphthalimide, urea, tetramethylurea,N-methylpyrrolidone, formamide, as well as cyclic ureas, whereby thefive first-mentioned are preferred.

As dehydrating reagents, all agents that are known to one skilled in theart are used. By way of example, carbodiimides and onium reagents, suchas, e.g., dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCCI),1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide-hydroxychloride (EDC),benzotriazol-1-yloxytris(dimethylamino)-phosphonium hexafluorophosphate(BOP) andO-(benzotriazol-1-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyluroniumhexafluorophosphate(HBTU), preferably DCCI, can be mentioned.

In the literature, for example, the following suitable processes aredescribed:

-   -   Aktivierung von Carbonsäuren. Übersicht in Houben-Weyl, Methoden        der Organischen Chemie [Activation of Carboxylic Acids. Survey        in Houben-Weyl, Methods of Organic Chemistry], Volume XV/2,        Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, 1974 (and J. Chem. Research (S)        1996, 302).    -   Aktivierung mit Carbodiimiden [Activation with        Carbodiimides]. R. Schwyzer and H. Kappeler, Helv. 46: 1550        (1963).    -   E. Wünsch et al., Vol. 100: 173 (1967).    -   Aktivierung mit Carbodiimiden/Hydroxysuccinimid [Activation with        Carbodiimides/Hydroxysuccinimide]: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 86:        1839 (1964) and J. Org. Chem. 53: 3583 (1988). Synthesis 453        (1972).    -   Anhydridmethode, 2-Ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydrochinolin        [Anhydride Methods,        2-Ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline]: B. Belleau et        al., J.

Am. Chem. Soc., 90: 1651 (1986), H. Kunz et al., Int. J. Pept. Prot.Res., 26: 493 (1985) and J. R. Voughn, Am. Soc. 73: 3547 (1951).

-   -   Imidazolid-Methode [Imidazolide Methods]: B. F. Gisin; R. B.        Menifield; D. C. Tosteon, Am. Soc. 91: 2691 (1969).    -   Säurechlorid-Methoden, Thionylchlorid [Acid Chloride Methods,        Thionyl Chloride]: Helv., 42: 1653 (1959).    -   Oxalylchlorid [Oxalyl Chloride]: J. Org. Chem., 29: 843 (1964).

As coupling adjuvants that are optionally to be used, all that are knownto one skilled in the art are suitable (Houben-Weyl, Methoden derorganischen Chemie, Volume XV/2, Georg Thieme-Verlag, Stuttgart, 1974).By way of example, 4-nitrophenol, N-hydroxysuccinimide,1-hydroxybenzotriazole, 1-hydroxy-7-aza-benzotriazole, 3,5-dinitrophenoland pentafluorophenol can be mentioned. Preferred are 4-nitrophenol andN-hydroxysuccinimide; especially preferred in this case is thefirst-mentioned reagent.

The cleavage of the protective groups is carried out according to theprocesses that are known to one skilled in the art, for example byhydrolysis, hydrogenolysis, alkaline saponification of esters withalkali in aqueous-alcoholic solution at temperatures of 0° to 50° C.,acid saponification with mineral acids or in the case of, e.g.,tert-butylesters with the aid of trifluoroacetic acid [Protective Groupsin Organic Synthesis, 2nd Edition, T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, JohnWiley and Sons, Inc. New York, 1991], in the case of benzyl ethers withhydrogen/palladium/carbon.

The production of the starting material, the compounds of Formula IIIb,

is known from DE 196 52 386.

The amines of general formula IVb

are commercially available products (Fluorochem, ABCR) or can beobtained according to the following process from compounds of generalformula Vb by reaction with an amine of general formula VIb andsubsequent reduction of the compounds of general formula VIIb:

in which

-   -   R^(F), A¹, L¹ and R³ have the above-mentioned meaning, and L′        has the meaning of group L¹, in which the α-CH₂-group is still        missing, and    -   R⁹ stands for hydrogen or a methyl group.

According to the process described in the literature that was alreadydisclosed above for the activation of carboxylic acid IIIb, acid Vb isactivated with amine VIb before the reaction. For R⁹ in the meaning of amethyl group, an aminolysis is performed.

The compounds of general formula Vb are commercially available products(Fluorochem, ABCR) or are produced as disclosed in DE 196 03 033.

The compounds of general formula VIb are commercially available products(Fluorochem, ABCR) or can be produced as described in Houben-Weyl,Methoden der organischen Chemie, XI/2 Stickstoffverbindungen [XI/2Nitrogen Compounds], Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, 1957, p. 680; J. E.Rickman and T. Atkins, Am. Chem. Soc., 96:2268, 1974, 96: 2268; F.Chavez and A. D. Sherry. J. Org. Chem. 1989, 54: 2990.

The compounds of general formula IVb are obtained in a way that is knownin the art [Helv. Chim. Acta. 77: 23 (1994)] by reduction of thecompounds of general formula VII, for example, with diborane or lithiumaluminum hydride and cleavage of the protective groups.

Process B.

As starting material, the carboxylic acid of formula IIIx is used withR¹ in the meaning of hydrogen—it still does not contain any metal ionequivalent R¹. The carboxyl groups are protected according to theprocesses that are known to one skilled in the art, and a compound ofFormula IIIy is obtained, whereby R⁵ stands for any protective group andR^(5′) stands for its precursor.

As carboxyl protective groups, e.g., straight-chain or branched C₁-C₆alkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups, for example, the methyl, ethyl, propyl,butyl, phenyl, benzyl, diphenylmethyl, triphenylmethyl,bis(p-nitrophenyl)-methyl group and trialkylsilyl groups are suitable.The t-butyl group is preferred.

The reaction of the protected carboxylic acid IIIy with the amine offormula IVb and the cleavage of the protective groups is carried out asdescribed under process A and in a subsequent step, the obtainedcarboxylic acid Ix is reacted with at least one metal oxide or metalsalt of an element of the desired atomic number as is disclosed in,e.g., DE 195 25 924.

If the metal complex that is obtained from process A or B still containsfree COOH groups, these groups can also be present as salts ofphysiologically compatible inorganic or organic bases.

The neutralization of optionally still present free carboxy groups isthen carried out with the aid of inorganic bases (for example,hydroxides, carbonates or bicarbonates) of, for example, sodium,potassium, lithium, magnesium, or calcium and/or organic bases such as,i.a., primary, secondary and tertiary amines, such as, for example,ethanolamine, morpholine, glucamine, N-methyl- andN,N-dimethylglucamine, as well as basic amino acids, such as, forexample, lysine, arginine, and ornithine, or amides of originallyneutral or acidic amino acids.

According to the invention, quite especially preferably metal complexesV, VII, VIII, IX and X (cf. Table 1) are used.

These compounds of general formula Ib are very well suited as MRIcontrast media for visualization of plaque.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, theperfluoroalkyl-containing complexes with sugar radicals of generalformula Ic(K)_(l) ¹-G-(Z-R^(F))_(m) ¹(Y—R)_(p) ¹   (Ic)in which

-   -   R represents a mono-or oligosaccharide radical bonded by the        1-OH— or 1-SH-position,    -   R^(F) is a perfluorinated, straight-chain or branched carbon        chain with the formula —C_(n)F_(2n)E, in which E represents a        terminal fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or hydrogen atom,        and n stands for numbers 4-30,    -   K stands for a metal complex of general formula IIc,        in which    -   R¹ means a hydrogen atom or a metal ion equivalent of atomic        numbers 23-29, 42-46 or 58-70,        -   provided that at least two R¹ stand for metal ion            equivalents,    -   R² and R³, independently of one another, represent hydrogen,        C₁-C₇ alkyl, benzyl, phenyl, —CH₂OH or —CH₂OCH₃, and    -   U represents —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω, —(CH₂)_(1-5-ω), a phenylene group,        —CH₂—NHCO—CH₂—CH(CH₂COOH)—C₆H_(4-ω),        —C₆H₄—(OCH₂CH₂)₀₋₁—N(CH₂COOH)—CH_(2-ω), or a C₁-C₁₂ alkylene        group or C₇-C₁₂—C₆H₄—O group optionally interrupted by one or        more oxygen atoms, 1 to 3 —NHCO groups or 1 to 3 —CONH groups        and/or substituted with 1 to 3 —(CH₂)₀₋₅COOH groups, whereby (o        stands for the binding site to —CO—, or    -   of general formula IIIc        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, R⁴ represents        hydrogen or a metal ion equivalent mentioned under R¹, and U¹        represents —C₆H₄—O—CH_(2-ω), whereby ω means the binding site to        —CO—, or of general formula IVc        in which R¹ and R² have the above-mentioned meaning    -   or of general formula VcA or VcB        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning,    -   or of general formula VIc        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning,    -   or of general formula VIIc        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, and    -   U¹ represents —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω, whereby ω means the binding site to        —CO— or of general formula VIIc        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning,    -   and in radical K, optionally present free acid groups optionally        can be present as salts of organic and/or inorganic bases or        amino acids or amino acid amides,    -   G for the case that K means metal complexes IIc to VIc,        represents a radical that is functionalized in at least three        places and is selected from the following radicals a) to j)    -   G for the case that K means metal complex VIIc, represents a        radical that is functionalized in at least three places and is        selected from k) or l)        whereby α means the binding site of G to complex K, β is the        binding site of G to radical Y, and γ represents the binding        site of G to radical Z,    -   Y means —CH₂, δ-(CH₂)₁₋₅CO-β, δ-CH₂—CHOH—CO—β or        6-CH(CHOH—CH₂OH)—CHOH—CHOH—CO-β, whereby δ represents the        binding site to sugar radical R, and β is the binding site to        radical G,    -   Z stands for         γ-COCH₂—N(C₂H₅)—SO_(2-ε),        γ-COCH₂—O—(CH₂)₂—SO_(2-ε),        or        γ-NHCH₂CH₂—O—CH₂CH₂-ε        whereby γ represents the binding site of Z to radical G, and ε        means the binding site of Z to perfluorinated radical R^(F) and    -   l¹, m¹, independently of one another, mean integer 1 or 2, and    -   p¹ means integers 1 to 4, can be used.

Since the compounds according to the invention are intended for use inNMR-diagnosis, the metal ion of the signaling group must beparamagnetic. These are especially the divalent and trivalent ions ofthe elements of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46 and 58-70. Suitable ionsare, for example, the chromium(III), iron(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II),copper(II), praseodymium(III), neodymium(III), samarium(III) andytterbium(III) ion. Because of their strong magnetic moment,gadolinium(III), terbium(III), dysprosium(III), holmium(III),erbium(III), iron(III) and manganese(II) ions are especially preferred.

Preferred are manganese(II), iron(II), iron(III), praseodymium(III),neodymium(III), samarium(III), gadolinium(III) and ytterbium(III) ions,especially dysprosium(III) ions.

In R¹, optionally present acidic hydrogen atoms, i.e., those that havenot been substituted by the central ion, can optionally be replacedcompletely or partially by cations of inorganic and/or organic bases oramino acids or amino acid amides.

Suitable inorganic cations are, for example, the lithium ion, thepotassium ion, the calcium ion and especially the sodium ion. Suitablecations of organic bases are, i.a., those of primary, secondary ortertiary amines, such as, for example, ethanolamine, diethanolamine,morpholine, glucamine, N,N-dimethylglucamine and especiallyN-methylglucamine. Suitable cations of amino acids are, for example,those of lysine, arginine, and ornithine as well as the amides ofotherwise acidic or neutral amino acids.

Especially preferred compounds of general formula Ic are those withmacrocyclic compound K of general formula IIc.

Radical U in metal complex K means preferably —CH₂— or C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω,whereby ω stands for the binding site to —CO—.

Alkyl groups R² and R³ in the macrocyclic compound of general formulaIIc can be straight-chain or branched. By way of example, methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, 1-methylpropyl, 2-methylpropyl, n-pentyl,1-methylbutyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl, and 1,2-dimethylpropyl canbe mentioned. R² and R³, independently of one another, preferably meanhydrogen or C₁-C₄-alkyl. In a quite especially preferred embodiment, R²stands for methyl and R³ stands for hydrogen.

The benzyl group or phenyl group R² or R³ in macrocyclic compound K ofgeneral formula IIc can also be substituted in the ring.

Radical R in general formula Ic means a mono- or oligosaccharide radicalor thiosugar radical that is bonded via the 1-OH— or 1-SH-position,whereby in this connection according to the invention, this can be adeoxy sugar, which contains an H atom instead of one or more OH groups.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, R means a monosaccharideradical with 5 or 6 C atoms, preferably glucose, mannose, galactose,ribose, arabinose or xylose or their deoxy sugars, such as, for example,6-deoxygalactose (fucose) or 6-deoxymannose (rhamnose) or theirthiosugars, whereby glucose, mannose and galactose are especiallypreferred.

Of the compounds of general formula Ic according to the invention, inaddition those are preferred in which R^(F) means —C_(n)F_(2n+1). npreferably stands for numbers 4-15. Quite especially preferred areradicals —C₄F₉, —C₆F₁₃, —C₈F₁₇, —C₁₂F₂₅ and —C₁₄F₂₉ as well as thecompounds that are mentioned in the examples.

Radical G that is functionalized in at least three places in generalformula Ic, which represents the “skeleton,” means lysine radical (a) or(b) in a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Y and Z mean the linkers indicated in general formula Ic, wherebyindependently of one another, radical

is preferred for Z, and radical δ-CH₂CO-β is preferred for Y.

The perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes with sugar radicals ofgeneral formula Ic

with K in the meaning of a metal complex of general formulas IIc to VIcand G in the meaning of formulas a) to j), whereby Y, Z, R, R^(F), m¹,p¹ and l¹ have the above-mentioned meaning, are produced by a carboxylicacid of general formula IIi

in which R⁵ means a metal ion equivalent of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46,or 58-70 or a carboxyl protective group, and R², R³ and U have theabove-mentioned meaning,

-   -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula IIIi        in which R⁴, R⁵ and U¹ have the above-mentioned meaning    -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula IVi        in which R⁵ and R² have the above-mentioned meaning    -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula Vi or Vii        in which R⁵ has the above-mentioned meaning    -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula VIi        in which R⁵ has the above-mentioned meaning    -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula VIIi        in which R⁵ and U¹ have the above-mentioned meanings,    -   being reacted in a way that is known in the art in optionally        activated form with an amine of general formula IXc        in which G has the meaning of formulas a) to j), and R, R^(F),        Y, Z, m¹ and p¹ have the indicated meaning, in a coupling        reaction and optionally subsequent cleavage of optionally        present protective groups to form a metal complex of general        formula Ic or    -   if R⁵ has the meaning of a protective group, after cleavage of        these protective groups in a subsequent step being reacted in a        way that is known in the art with at least one metal oxide or        metal salt of an element of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46 or        58-70, and then, if desired, optionally present acidic hydrogen        atoms being substituted by cations of inorganic and/or organic        bases, amino acids or amino acid amides.

The compounds of general formula Ic according to the invention with K inthe meaning of a metal complex of general formula VIIc and G in themeaning of formulas k) or l) are produced by an amine of general formulaVIIIi

in which R⁵ means a metal ion equivalent of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46or 58-70 or a carboxyl protective group,

-   -   being reacted in a way that is known in the art with an        optionally activated carboxylic acid of general formula Xc        in which G has the meaning of formula k) or l) and R, R^(F), Y,        Z, m¹ and p¹ have the indicated meanings, in a coupling reaction        and optionally subsequent cleavage of optionally present        protective groups to form a metal complex of general formula Ic        or    -   if R⁵ has the meaning of a protective group, after cleavage of        these protective groups in a subsequent step, being reacted in a        way that is known in the art with at least one metal oxide or        metal salt of an element of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46 or        58-70, and then, if desired, optionally present acidic hydrogen        atoms being substituted by cations of inorganic and/or organic        bases, amino acids or amino acid amides.

The carboxylic acids of general formulas IIi to VIIi that are used areeither known compounds or are produced according to the processes thatare described in the examples. Thus, the production of carboxylic acidsof general formula IIi is known from DE 196 52 386. The production ofthe carboxylic acids of general formula IVi can be found in DE 197 28954.

A precursor for compounds of general formula VcA is theN³-(2,6-dioxomorpholinoethyl)-N⁶-(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-3,6-diaza-octanedioicacid, which is described in EP 263 059.

The compounds of general formula VcB are derived from the isomericdiethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid, which binds via acetic acid on thecenter N atom. This DTPA is described in Patents DE 195 07 819 and DE195 08 058.

Compounds of general formula VIc are derived fromN-(carboxymethyl)-N-[2-(2,6-dioxo-4-morpholinyl)-ethyl]-glycine, whoseproduction is described in J. Am. Oil. Chem. Soc. (1982), 59 (2),104-107.

Compounds of general formula VIc are derived from the1-(4-carboxymethoxybenzyl)-ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid, which isdescribed in Patent U.S. Pat. No. 4,622,420.

The perbenzylated sugar acids that are used as starting substances canbe produced analogously to Lockhoff, Angew. Chem. 1998, 110 No. 24, p.3634 ff. For example, the production of 1-O-acetic acid fromperbenzyl-glucose is carried out over 2 stages, via trichloroacetimidateand reaction with hydroxyacetic acid ethyl ester, BF₃-catalysis in THFand subsequent saponification with NaOH in MeOH/THF.

In a more advantageous process, the perbenzylated sugar acids that areused as starting substances can also be produced by the perbenzylated1-OH-sugar being dissolved in a water-immiscible organic solvent andbeing reacted with an alkylating reagent of general formula XIcNu-L-COO-Sg   (XIc),in which Nu means a nucleofuge, L is —(CH₂)₍₁₋₅₎, —CH₂—CHOH—,

-   -   —CH(CHOH—CH₂OH)—CHOH—CHOH—, and Sg represents a protective        group,    -   in the presence of a base and optionally a phase transfer        catalyst. As a nucleofuge, for example, the radicals —Cl, —Br,        —I, —OTs, —OMs, —OSO₂CF₃, —OSO₂C₄F₉ or —OSO₂C₈F₁₇ can be        contained in the alkylating reagent of general formula XIc.

The protective group is a common acid protective group. These protectivegroups are well known to one skilled in the art (Protective Groups inOrganic Syntheses, Second Edition, T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, JohnWiley & Sons, Inc., New York 1991).

The reaction according to the invention can be carried out attemperatures from 0-50° C., preferably from 0° C. to room temperature.The reaction times are 10 minutes to 24 hours, preferably 20 minutes to12 hours.

The base is added either in solid form, preferably fine-powder, or as10-70%, preferably 30-50%, aqueous solution. NaOH and KOH are used aspreferred bases.

As organic, water-immiscible solvent, for example, toluene, benzene,CF₃-benzene, hexane, cyclohexane, diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran,dichloromethane, MTB or mixtures thereof can be used in the alkylatingprocess according to the invention.

As phase-transfer catalysts, the quaternary ammonium or phosphoniumsalts or else crown ethers, such as, e.g., [15]-crown-5 or [18]-crown-6,that are known for this purpose are used in the process according to theinvention. Quaternary ammonium salts with four identical or differenthydrocarbon groups at the cation, selected from methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl or isobutyl, are preferably suitable. The hydrocarbongroups at the cation must be large enough to ensure good solubility ofthe alkylating reagent in the organic solvent. According to theinvention, N(butyl)₄ ⁺-Cl⁻, N(butyl)₄ ⁺-HSO₄ ⁻, but also N(methyl)₄⁺-Cl⁻ are especially preferably used.

As quite especially preferred compounds of general formula Ic, metalcomplex XV of Table 1 (Example 1) according to the invention is used.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, theperfluoroalkyl-containing complexes with polar radicals of generalformula Id are used

in which

-   -   R^(F) is a perfluorinated, straight-chain or branched carbon        chain with formula —C_(n)F_(2n)E, in which E represents a        terminal fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or hydrogen atom,        and n stands for numbers 4-30,    -   K stands for a metal complex of general formula IId,        in which    -   R¹ means a hydrogen atom or a metal ion equivalent of atomic        numbers 23-29, 42-46 or 58-70,        -   provided that at least two R¹ stand for metal ion            equivalents,    -   R² and R³, independently of one another, represent hydrogen,        C₁-C₇-alkyl, benzyl, phenyl, —CH₂OH or —CH₂OCH₃, and    -   U represents —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω, —(CH₂)₁₋₅-ω, a phenylene group,        —CH₂—NHCO—CH₂—CH(CH₂COOH)—C₆H₄-ω-,        —C₆H₄—(OCH₂CH₂)₀₋₁—N(CH₂COOH)—CH₂-ω, or a C₁-C₁₂-alkylene group        or C₇-C₁₂-C₆H₄—O group optionally interrupted by one or more        oxygen atoms, 1 to 3 —NHCO groups, 1 to 3 —CONH groups and/or        substituted with 1 to 3 —(CH₂)₀₋₅COOH groups, whereby ω stands        for the binding site to —CO—, or    -   of general formula IIId        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, R⁴ represents        hydrogen or a metal ion equivalent mentioned under R¹, and U¹        represents —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω, whereby ω means the binding site to        —CO—,    -   or of general formula IVd        in which R¹ and R² have the above-mentioned meaning,    -   or of general formula VdA or VdB        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning,    -   or of general formula VId        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning,    -   or of general formula VIId        in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, and    -   U¹ represents —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω-, whereby ω means the binding site        to —CO—,    -   and in radical K, optionally present free acid groups optionally        can be present as salts of organic and/or inorganic bases or        amino acids or amino acid amides,    -   G represents a radical that is functionalized in at least three        places and is selected from the following radicals a) to g)        (h)    -   whereby α means the binding site of G to complex K, β is the        binding site of G to radical R, and γ represents the binding        site of G to radical Z    -   Z stands for         γ-C(O)CH₂O(CH₂)_(2-ε),    -   whereby γ represents the binding site of Z to radical G and ε        means the binding site of Z to perfluorinated radical R^(F),    -   R represents a polar radical that is selected from complexes K        of general formulas IId to VId, whereby R¹ here means a hydrogen        atom or a metal ion equivalent of atomic numbers 20, 23-29,        42-46 or 58-70,    -   and radicals R², R³, R⁴, U and U¹ have the above-indicated        meaning, or    -   the folic acid radical or    -   R means a carbon chain with 2-30 C atoms that is bonded to        radical G via —CO— or SO₂— and is straight or branched,        saturated or unsaturated, optionally interrupted by 1-10 oxygen        atoms, 1-5 —NHCO groups, 1-5 —CONH groups, 1-2 sulfur atoms, 1-5        —NH groups or 1-2 phenylene groups, which optionally can be        substituted with 1-2 OH groups, 1-2 NH₂ groups, 1-2 —COOH        groups, or 1-2 —SO₃H groups, or    -   optionally substituted with 1-8 OH groups, 1-5 —COOH groups, 1-2        SO₃H groups, 1-5 NH₂ groups, 1-5 C₁-C₄-alkoxy groups, and    -   l¹, m¹, p², independently of one another, mean integer 1 or 2.

Since the compounds according to the invention are intended for use inNMR diagnosis, the metal ion of the signaling group must beparamagnetic. These are in particular the divalent and trivalent ions ofthe elements of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46 and 58-70. Suitable ionsare, for example, the chromium(III), iron(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II),copper(II), praseodymium(III), neodymium(III), samarium(III) andytterbium(III) ions. Because of their strong magnetic moment,gadolinium(III), terbium(III), dysprosium(III), holmium(III),erbium(III), iron(III) and manganese(II) ions are especially preferred.

Preferred are manganese(II), iron(II), iron(III), praseodymium(III),neodymium(III), samarium(III), gadolinium(III) and ytterbium(III) ions,especially dysprosium(III) ions.

In R¹, optionally present acidic hydrogen atoms, i.e., those that havenot been substituted by the central ion, can be replaced optionallycompletely or partially by cations of inorganic and/or organic bases oramino acids or amino acid amides.

Suitable inorganic cations are, for example, the lithium ion, thepotassium ion, the calcium ion and especially the sodium ion. Suitablecations of organic bases are, i.a., those of primary, secondary ortertiary amines, such as, for example, ethanolamine, diethanolamine,morpholine, glucamine, N,N-dimethylglucamine, and especiallyN-methylglucamine. Suitable cations of amino acids are, for example,those of lysine, arginine, and ornithine as well as the amides ofotherwise acidic or neutral amino acids.

Especially preferred compounds of general formula Id are those withmacrocyclic compound K of general formulas IId, IIId, VdB or VId.

Radical U in metal complex K preferably means —CH₂— or C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω-,whereby ω stands for the binding site to —CO—.

Alkyl groups R² and R³ in the macrocyclic compound of general formulaIId can be straight-chain or branched. By way of example, methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, 1-methylpropyl, 2-methylpropyl, n-pentyl,1-methylbutyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl, and 1,2-dimethylpropyl canbe mentioned. R² and R³, independently of one another, preferably meanhydrogen or C₁-C₄-alkyl.

In a quite especially preferred embodiment, R² stands for methyl and R³stands for hydrogen.

The benzyl group or phenyl group R² or R³ in macrocyclic compound K ofgeneral formula IId can also be substituted in the ring.

In a preferred embodiment, polar radical R in general formula Id meanscomplex K, whereby the latter preferably in addition to a Gd³⁺+— or Mn²⁺complex also can be a Ca²⁺ complex. As polar radicals R, complexes K ofgeneral formulas IId, IIId, VdA or VId are especially preferred. Thelatter as R¹ quite especially preferably have a metal ion equivalent ofatomic numbers 20, 25, 39 or 64.

In another preferred embodiment, polar radical R has the followingmeanings:—C(O)CH₂CH₂SO₃H—C(O)CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH—C(O)CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH—C(O)CH₂OCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH—C(O)CH₂NH—C(O)CH₂COOH—C(O)CH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH—C(O)CH₂OCH₂COOH—SO₂CH₂CH₂COOH—C(O)—C₆H₃-(m-COOH)₂—C(O)CH₂O(CH₂)₂—C₆H₃-(m-COOH)₂—C(O)CH₂O—C₆H₄-m-SO₃H—C(O)CH₂NHC(O)CH₂NHC(O)CH₂OCH₂COOH—C(O)CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₂COOH—C(O)CH₂OCH₂CH(OH)CH₂O—CH₂CH₂OH—C(O)CH₂OCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OCH₂—CH(OH)—CH₂OH—C(O)CH₂SO₃H—C(O)CH₂CH₂COOH—C(O)CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₂OH—C(O)CH₂O[(CH₂)₂O]₁₋₉—CH₃—C(O)CH₂O[(CH₂)₂O]₁₋₉—H—C(O)CH₂OCH(CH₂OH)₂—C(O)CH₂OCH(CH₂OCH₂COOH)₂—C(O)—C₆H₃—(m-OCH₂COOH)₂—CO—CH₂O—(CH₂)₂O(CH₂)₂O—(CH₂)₂O(CH₂)₂OCH₃preferably —C(O)CH₂O[(CH₂)₂O]₄—CH₃.

In another preferred embodiment, polar radical R means the folic acidradical.

Of the compounds of general formula Id according to the invention, inaddition those are preferred in which R^(F) means —C_(n)F_(2n+1). npreferably stands for numbers 4-15. Quite especially preferred are theradicals —C₄F₉, —C₆F₁₃, —C₈F₁₇, —C₁₂F₂₅ and —C₁₄F₂₉.

Radical G that is functionalized in at least three places in generalformula Id, which represents the “skeleton,” means lysine radical (a) or(b) in a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Z means the linker that is indicated in general formula Id, wherebyradical

is preferred.

The perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes with polar radicals ofgeneral formula Id

in which K, G, R, Z, R^(F), I¹, m¹, and p² have the above-indicatedmeaning, are produced by a carboxylic acid of general formula IIk

in which R⁵ means a metal ion equivalent of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46or 58-70 or a carboxyl protective group, and R², R³ and U have theabove-mentioned meaning,

-   -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula IIIk        in which R⁴, R⁵ and U¹ have the above-mentioned meaning    -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula IVk        in which R⁵ and R² have the above-mentioned meaning    -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula Vk or Vm        in which R⁵ has the above-mentioned meaning    -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula VIk        in which R⁵ has the above-mentioned meaning    -   or a carboxylic acid of general formula VIk        in which R⁵ and U¹ have the above-mentioned meanings,    -   being reacted in a way that is known in the art in optionally        activated form with an amine of general formula VIIId        in which G, R, Z, R^(F), m¹ and p² have the above-indicated        meaning, in a coupling reaction and optionally subsequent        cleavage of optionally present protective groups to form a metal        complex of general formula Id or    -   if R⁵ has the meaning of a protective group, being reacted after        cleavage of these protective groups in a subsequent step in a        way that is known in the art with at least one metal oxide or        metal salt of an element of atomic numbers 23-29, 42-46 or        58-70, and then, if desired, optionally present acidic hydrogen        atoms being substituted by cations of inorganic and/or organic        bases, amino acids or amino acid amides.

The carboxylic acids of general formulas IIk to VIIk that are used areeither known compounds or are produced according to the processes thatare described in the examples. Thus, the production of the carboxylicacids of general formula IIk is known from DE 196 52 386. The productionof the carboxylic acids of general formula IVk can be found in DE 197 28954.

A precursor of compounds of general formula VdA is theN³-(2,6-dioxomorpholinoethyl)-N⁶-(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-3,6-diaza-octanedioicacid, which is described in EP 263 059.

The compounds of general formula VdB are derived from the isomericdiethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid, which binds via acetic acid on thecenter N-atom. This DTPA is described in Patents DE 195 07 819 and DE195 08 058.

Compounds of general formula VId are derived fromN-(carboxymethyl)-N-[2-(2,6-dioxo-4-morpholinyl)-ethyl]-glycine, whoseproduction is described in J. Am. Oil. Chem. Soc. (1982), 59 (2),104-107.

Compounds of general formula VId are derived from1-(4-carboxymethoxybenzyl)-ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid, whoseproduction was described in Patent U.S. Pat. No. 4,622,420.

Metal complex XVI of Table 1 according to the invention is used as aquite especially preferred compound of general formula Id.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, galenical formulationscan be used that contain paramagnetic and diamagneticperfluoroallkyl-containing substances. The paramagnetic and diamagneticsubstances are preferably present in a dissolved state in an aqueoussolvent.

As paramagnetic, perfluoroalkyl-containing compounds, allabove-mentioned metal complexes of general formulas I, Ia, Ib, Ic and/orId according to the invention can be used in the formulations.

The diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing substances are those ofgeneral formula XX:R^(F)-L²-B²   (XX)in which R^(F) represents a straight-chain or branched perfluoroalkylradical with 4 to 30 carbon atoms, L² stands for a linker and B² standsfor a hydrophilic group. Linker L² is a direct bond, an —SO₂ group, or astraight-chain or branched carbon chain with up to 20 carbon atoms,which can be substituted with one or more —OH, —COO—, —SO₃ groups and/oroptionally contains one or more —O—, —S—, —CO—, —CONH—, —NHCO—, —CONR⁹—,—NR⁹CO—, —SO₂—, —PO₄ ⁻—, —NH— or —NR⁹ groups, an aryl ring or apiperazine, whereby R⁹ stands for a C₁- to C₂₀-alkyl radical, which inturn can contain one or more O atoms, and/or can be substituted with—COO⁻ or SO₃ groups.

Hydrophilic group B is a mono- or disaccharide, one or more adjacent—COO⁻ or —SO₃ groups, a dicarboxylic acid, an isophthalic acid, apicolinic acid, a benzenesulfonic acid, a tetrahydropyrandicarboxylicacid, a 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, a quaternary ammonium ion, anaminopolycarboxylic acid, an aminodipolyethylene glycolsulfonic acid, anaminopolyethylene glycol group, an SO₂—(CH₂)₂—OH group, apolyhydroxyalkyl chain with at least two hydroxyl groups or one or morepolyethylene glycol chains with at least two glycol units, whereby thepolyethylene glycol chains are terminated by an —OH or —OCH₃ group. Suchsubstances are partially already known; such substances for theproduction of formulations according to the invention were partiallynewly synthesized. Known perfluoroalkyl-containing substances and theirproduction are described in the following publications:

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The production of the new perfluoroalkyl-containing substances iscarried out analogously to the above-mentioned compounds that are knownin the literature and is described in the examples. In this case, theseare substances of general formula XXIR^(F)—X¹   (XXI)in which R^(F) represents a straight-chain or branched perfluoroalkylradical with 4 to 30 carbon atoms, and X¹ is a radical that is selectedfrom the group of the following radicals (n in this case is a numberbetween 1 and 10):

Preferred diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing substances are thosewith a monosaccharide as hydrophilic group B².

Especially preferred diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing compoundscontain a perfluoroalkyl radical R_(f) with 6 to 12 carbon atoms, alinker L², which represents an —SO₂ group, or a straight-chain orbranched carbon chain with up to 20 carbon atoms, which in turn containsone or more —O—, —CO—, —CONH—, —NHCO—, —CONR—, —NRCO—, or —SO₂ groups ora piperazine, in which R has the above-indicated meaning, and amonosaccharide as hydrophilic group B².

Other suitable diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing compounds areconjugates that consist of cyclodextrin and perfluoroalkyl-containingcompounds. These conjugates consist of α-, β- or γ-cyclodextrin andcompounds of general formula XXIIA¹-L³-R^(F)   (XXII)in which A¹ stands for an adamantan, biphenyl or anthracene molecule, L³stands for a linker, and R^(F) stands for a straight-chain or branchedperfluoroalkyl radical with 4 to 30 carbon atoms. Linker L³ is astraight-chain hydrocarbon chain with 1 to 20 carbon atoms, which can beinterrupted by one or more oxygen atoms, one or more CO—, SO₂—, CONH—,NHCO—, CONR—, NRCO—, NH— or NR groups or a piperazine, whereby R is aC₁-C₅-alkyl radical.

Preferred compounds are the following compounds:

The galenical formulations of this invention contain the paramagneticand diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing compounds in a mixing ratio ofbetween 5:95 and 95:5. Preferred are mixing ratios of between 40:60 and60:40 of the two substances. Both substances are used in millimolarconcentrations. Concentrations of between 0.5 and 1000 mmol/l of solventare achieved. The solvent is preferably water. The metal concentrationof the formulations is preferably in a range of 50-250 mmol/l.

Preferred are mixtures that consist of paramagnetic and diamagneticperfluoroalkyl-containing compounds, in which the perfluoroalkyl chainshave a length of 6 to 12 carbon atoms. Especially preferred are mixturesin which both the paramagnetic and the diamagneticperfluoroalkyl-containing compounds have a perfluoroalkyl chain with 8carbon atoms.

The production of the galenical formulations is carried out in that theparamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing compounds (components A) and thediamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing substances (components B) areweighed in fractions of a mol of between 0.05 and 0.95 in components Aor B and are dissolved in a suitable solvent. An especially well suitedsolvent is water. Common galenical additives, such as, e.g., buffersolutions and the Ca-salt of the complexing agent, are then added inexcess to this solution. At 10 to 100° C., the solutions are stirredvigorously. As an alterative, the solutions can be treated in anultrasound bath at 10 to 100° C. Another alternative consists in thatthe solutions are treated with microwaves.

In substances that do not dissolve in water as individual components, itproves advantageous to add a solubilizer such as alcohol (e.g., methanolor ethanol) or another water-miscible solvent, and the latter can thenbe distilled off slowly. The distillation can be carried out under avacuum. The residue is then dissolved in water, and the solution isfiltered. It is also possible to dissolve each component separately inone solvent each, then to combine them and proceed as indicated above.It has proven advantageous to introduce a relatively stronglyconcentrated solution (>100 mmol) of the metal complex (component A) andthen to add component B in the pure state, and, as mentioned above, tostir the solution or to treat it with ultrasound or microwaves.

In summary, it has been determined that as quite especially preferredcompounds, gadolinium complexes I-XVI that are presented in Table 1 meetthe criteria according to the invention. The physical parameters ofthese metal complexes I-XVI are presented in Table 2.

Both the paramagnetic compounds of general formulas I, Ia, Ib, Ic and Idaccording to the invention and the formulations that consist ofparamagnetic and diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing substancesaccording to the invention are extremely well suited as contrast mediain MR-imaging for visualization of plaque, tumors and necroses.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 depicts the localization of plaque at baseline, 24 hours p.i and48 hours p.i, especially in aortic arches and in vascular passages bymeans of Sudan-III staining, with visualization after administration ofmetal complex XV 25 μmol/kg.; 3D-T1-MPRage, TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α 15°(Watanabe rabbits; A:Aorta; H: Heart; Arrow: vascular passages; MPRProjection:)

FIG. 2A presents MR images of the aorta at baseline and after 35 min.,60 min. and 24 hours, with visualization after administration of metalcomplex XV 10 μmol/kg i.v.; 3D-T1-MPRage, TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α 15°.(Watanabe rabbits; A:Aorta; H: Heart; Arrow: arteriosclerotic plaque;MPR Projection: Histology after Sudan-III staining)

FIG. 2B depicts post mortem MRI of agar-embedded aorta withvisualization after administration of metal complex XV 10 μmol/kg i.v.;SE, TR/TE 400/15 ms, and 3D-T1-MPRage, TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms α 15°.(Watanabe rabbits; 24 hour p.i. preparation of Aorta; Histology afterSudan-III staining)

FIG. 3 shows myocardial infarction visualization 24 hours p.i. afteradministration of metal complex XV, 100 μmol/kg i.v.; T1-SE, TR/TE 400/6ms.

FIG. 4 shows myocardial infarction visualization 24 hours p.i. afteradministration of metal complex 1, 100 μmol/kg i.v.; SE, TR/TE 400/6 ms.

FIG. 5A arrow points to metastasis. Visualization is afteradministration of metal complex XV, 200 μmol/kg i.v.; 3D-T1-MPRange,TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α 15°., T: tumor.

FIG. 5B arrow points to metastasis, with visualization afteradministration of metal complex XV, 200 μmol/kg i.v.; TRITE 11.1/4.3 ms,α 15°.

FIG. 6 closed arrow points to lymph nodes and open arrow points to lateenhancement, with visualization after administration of metal complex 1,100 μmol/kg i.v.; 3D-T1-MPRange, TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α 15°.

FIG. 7 depicts imaging of myocardial infarct, with visualization afteradministration of metal complex X;, 100 μmol/kg i.v.; SE, TR/TE 400/12ms.

FIG. 8 depicts the visualization of popliteal lymph nodes afteradministration of metal complex X, 100 μmol/kg i.v.; 3D-T1-MPRange,TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α 15°

FIG. 9 depicts the visualization of metastases and tumors afteradministration of metal complex X, 200 μmol/kg i.v.; 3D-T1-MPRange,TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α 15°

FIG. 10 depicts the visualization of myocardial infarct afteradministration of metal complex V, 100 μmol/kg i.v.; SE, TR/TE 400/12ms.

FIG. 11 depicts the visualization of popliteal lymph nodes afteradministration of metal complex III, 200 μmol/kg i.v.; 3D-T1-MPRange,TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α 15°.

FIG. 12 depicts the visualization of metastasis after administration ofmetal complex V, 200 μmol/kg i.v.; 3D-T1-MPRange, TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α15°., T: tumor.

FIG. 13 depicts the visualization of myocardial infarct afteradministration of metal complex XIV, 100 μmol/kg i.v.; SE, TR/TE 400/12ms.

FIG. 14 closed arrow points to inguinal and iliacal lymph nodes.Visualization after administration of metal complex XIV , flashoutphase, TR/TE 10/5 ms, α 40°.

FIG. 15 depicts the visualization of inguinal and iliacal lymph nodesafter administration of metal complex XIV, flash outphase, TR/TE 10/5ms, α 40°.

FIG. 16 depicts the visualization of myocardial infarct afteradministration of metal complex III, 100 μmol/kg i.v.; SE, TR/TE 400/12ms.

FIG. 17 depicts the visualization of popliteal lymph nodes afteradministration of metal complex 111, 200 μmol/kg i.v.; 3D-T1-MPRange,TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α 15°.

FIG. 18 depicts visualization of matastases and tumors afteradministration of metal complex III, 200 μmol/kg i.v.; 3D-T1-MPRange,TR/TE 11.1/4.3 ms, α 15°. TABLE 1 Metal Complexes that are QuiteEspecially Preferably Used According to the Invention ComplexBibliographic Reference, Name I WO 97/26017, Example 33f Gadoliniumcomplex of 10-[1-methyl-2-oxo-3-aza-5-oxo-{4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazin-1-yl}-pentyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane II WO 97/26017, Example 2c Gadolinium complex of10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-7-oxa-10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,17,17-heptadecafluoroheptadecyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane III WO97/26017, Example 34b Gadolinium complex of10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5,9-dioxo-9-{4-perfluorooctyl)-piperazin-1-yl}-nonyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane IV WO 97/26017, Example 1c Gadolinium complex of10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-7-aza-7-(perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-nonyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane VExample 2c, this application1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, gadolinium complex VI WO97/26017, Example 3c Gadolinium complex of 10-[2-hydroxy-4-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,3H,3H,5H,5H,6H,6H-perfluorotetradecyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane VII Example 5e, thisapplication1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)acid-[N-(3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxa)-hexadecyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, gadoliniumcomplex VIII Example 3c, this application1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(5-hydroxy-3-oxa-pentyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, gadoliniumcomplex IX Example 6b, this application1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-3,6,9,16-tetraoxa-13-aza-14-oxo-C₁₉-C₂₆-hepta-decafluoro)hexacosyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, gadolinium complex X Example 1c, thisapplication1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic]-acid-N-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, gadolinium complex XI WO97/26017, Example 32c Gadolinium complex of10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-7-oxa-10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,16,16,17,17,18,18,19,19-henicosafluorononadecyl]-1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane XII WO97/26017, Example 38d Gadolinium complex of10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-11-aza-11-(perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-tridecyl]-1-4-7-tris(carboxymethyl) 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane XIIIWO 97/26017, Example 35d Gadolinium complex of10-[2-hydroxy-4-aza-5-oxo-7-aza-7-(perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-8-phenyl-octyl]-1-4-7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecaneXIV WO 99/01161, Example 1g1,4,7-Tris{1,4,7-tris(N-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[N-1-methyl-3,6-diaza-2,5,8-trioxooctane-1,8-diyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex}-10-N-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluoro-tridecanoyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex XV Example 21f, this application6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethylmannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide, Gd complex XVIExample 54b, this application2,6-N,N′-Bis[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine]-amide, Gd complex

TABLE 2 Physicochemical Parameters of the Complexes of Table 1 that areUsed According to the Invention R¹ Plasma Complex No. CMC (mol/l) 2 Rh(nm) (l/mmol · s) I 1.86 · 10⁻⁶ 4.6 35.7 II 2.30 · 10⁻⁵ 14 33 III 7.06 ·10⁻⁶ 3.2 24.9 IV  1.0 · 10⁻⁶ 31.5 29.7 V  3.9 · 10⁻⁶ 4.4 19.6 VI 1.44 ·10⁻⁵ 3.2 27.5 VII 5.20 · 10⁻⁵ 3.0 30.3 VIII 2.92 · 10⁻⁵ 25 21.2 IX 2.65· 10⁻⁶ 6.0 13.3 X 7.90 · 10⁻⁶ 5.4 25.7 XI 2.88 · 10⁻⁶ 35.5 24.8 XII 1.07· 10⁻⁵ 7.4 30.5 XIII 3.25 · 10⁻⁶ 4.3 34.0 XIV 8.90 · 10⁻⁴ 2.2 19.5 XV2.50 · 10⁻⁶ 4.4 15.9 XVI 3.90 · 10⁻⁵ 4.9 21.3CMC: Critical micelle formation concentration2 Rh: Hydrodynamic micelle diameterR¹: Relaxivity

EMBODIMENTS EXAMPLE 1 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(2-methoxy)-ethyl-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 4.51 g (60 mmol) of 2-methoxyethylamine and 6.07 g (60 mmol)of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml of dichloromethane. It is stirredfor 3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at room temperature. 300 ml of 5%aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughly stirred for 15minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesium sulfate andevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent: dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 30.28 g (91% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.10; H, 2.44; N, 2.42; F, 55.76. Fnd: C,30.87; H, 2.58; N, 2.35; F, 55.51.

b)N-(2-Methoxyethyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecylamine

30 g (51.79 mmol) of the title compound of Example la is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 26.93 g (92% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 31.87; H,2.85; N, 2.48; F, 57.14. Fnd: C, 31.69; H, 3.10; N, 2.27; F, 56.88.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex (metal complex X)

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 8.98 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 1b is added. It is stirredfor 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 15.14 g (81% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 5.7%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.70; H,3.77; N, 7.14; F, 27.44; Gd, 13.36. Fnd: C, 34.51; H, 3.94; N, 7.02; F,27.25; Gd, 13.18.

EXAMPLE 2 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa)-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 5.47 g (60 mmol) of 2,3-dihydroxypropylamine and 6.07 g (60mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml of dichloromethane. It isstirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at room temperature. 300ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughlystirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried onmagnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=15:1).

Yield: 29.70 g (87% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 30.32; H, 2.20; N, 2.36; F, 54.35. Fnd: C,30.12; H, 2.41; N, 2.18; F, 54.15.

b)N-(2,3-Dihydroxypropyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

30 g (48.8 mmol) of the title compound of Example 2a is dissolved in 300ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 50 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 300 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 60° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution and extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/methanol=15:1).

Yield: 24.07 g (85% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.05; H, 2.61; N, 2.41; F, 55.66. Fnd: C,31.91; H, 2.78; N, 2.33; F, 55.47.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex (metal complex V)

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved in 100 mlof dimethyl sulfoxide at 60° C. It is cooled to 15° C., and 9.21 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 2b is added. It is stirredfor 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.09 g (85% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 6.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.26; H,3.64; N, 7.05; F, 27.10; Gd, 13.19. Fnd: C, 34.12; H, 3.83; N, 6.91; F,26.88; Gd, 12.93.

EXAMPLE 3 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(5-hydroxy-3-oxa-pentyl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 6.25 g (60 mmol) of 5-hydroxy-3-oxa-pentylamine and 6.07 g(60 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml of dichloromethane. Itis stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at room temperature.300 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughlystirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried onmagnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 32.20 g (92% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.54; H, 2.65; N, 2.30; F, 53.01. Fnd: C,31.61; H, 2.84; N, 2.14; F, 52.85.

b) N-(5-Hydroxy-3-oxa-pentyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

30 g (49.24 mmol) of the title compound of Example 3a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 10 hours at 50° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution and extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 26.09 g (89% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.28; H, 3.05; N, 2.35; F, 54.25. Fnd: C,32.12; H, 3.21; N, 2.18; F, 54.09.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(5-hydroxy-3-oxa-pentyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex (metal complex VIII)

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 9.45 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 3b is added. It is stirredfor 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.10 g (84% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 5.7%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.83; H,3.84; N, 6.96; F, 26.76; Gd, 13.03. Fnd: C, 34.65; H, 3.96; N, 6.84; F,26.62; Gd, 12.91.

EXAMPLE 4 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 3.66 g (60 mmol) of 2-aminoethanol and 6.07 g (60 mmol) oftriethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml of dichloromethane. It is stirred for3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at room temperature. 300 ml of 5%aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughly stirred for 15minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesium sulfate andevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent: dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 28.90 g (89% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 29.75; H, 2.14; N, 2.48; F, 57.14. Fnd: C,29.61; H, 2.29; N, 2.37; F, 57.01.

b)N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

28 g (49.54 mmol) of the title compound of Example 4a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 10 hours at 50° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=15:1).

Yield: 25.12 g (92% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 30.50; H,2.56; N, 2.54; F, 58.59. Fnd: C, 30.32; H, 2.71; N, 2.48; F, 58.43.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amine-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 8.75 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 4b is added. It is stirredfor 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.81 g (91% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 7.2%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.08; H,3.64; N, 7.23; F, 27.77; Gd, 13.52. Fnd: C, 33.91; H3.82; N, 7.14; F,27.58; Gd, 13.41.

EXAMPLE 5 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in200 ml of dichloromethane. Ammonia gas is then directed into thesolution for about 2 hours at 0° C. It is stirred for 4 more hours at 0°C., then for 2 hours at room temperature. 300 ml of 5% aqueoushydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughly stirred for 15 minutes.The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesium sulfate andevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent: dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 27.85 g (93% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 27.66; H, 1.55; N, 2.69; F, 61.97. Fnd: C,27.49; H, 1.72; N, 2.54; F, 61.81.

b) 1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecylamine, hydrochloride

27 g (51.8 mmol) of the title compound of Example 5a is dissolved in 300ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added, then it is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture that consists of400 ml of ethanol/100 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid, and it isstirred for 8 hours at 60° C. It is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum, and the residue is recrystallized from a little ethanol/diethylether.

Yield: 26.75 g (95% of theory) of a colorless, crystalline solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 26.51; H, 2.04; N, 2.58; F, 59.41; Cl,6.52. Fnd: C, 26.37; H, 2.21; N, 2.46; F, 59.25; Cl, 6.38.

c) 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxahexadecanoicacid-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

14.24 g (50 mmol) of 3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoic acid chloride isadded at 0° C. to 26.5 g (48.74 mmol) of the title compound of Example5b and 14.8 g (146.2 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. 300 ml of 5%aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughly stirred for 30minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesium sulfate andevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent: dichloromethane/acetone: 20:1).

Yield: 32.03 g (87% of theory) of a colorless oil

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.57; H, 4.00; N, 1.85; F, 42.75. Fnd: C,36.46; H, 4.12; N, 1.76; F, 42.53.

d)N-(3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxahexadecyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

31 g (41.03 mmol) of the title compound of Example 5c is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 25 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=15:1).

Yield: 27.68 g (91% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.26; H, 4.35; N, 1.89; F, 43.56. Fnd: C,37.11; H, 4.51; N, 1.73; F, 43.41.

e)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxa)-hexadecyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex (metal complex VII)

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 11.77 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 5d is added. It is stirredfor 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water and chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent:gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 18.05 g (84% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 6.2%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.28; H,4.47; N, 6.21; F, 23.87; Gd, 11.62. Fnd: C, 37.11; H, 4.61; N, 6.03; F,23.64; Gd, 11.42.

EXAMPLE 6 a)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(12-amino-3,6,9-trioxa-dodecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride and 3.66 g (31.76 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved at 60° C. in 100 ml of dimethylsulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 3.51 g (17 mmol) ofN,N′-dicyclohexyl-carbodiimide is added, and it is stirred for 5 hoursat 15° C. To separate the urea, the solution is filtered. 14.66 g (60mmol) of 1,12-diamino-3,6,9-trioxa-dodecane and 2.02 g (20 mmol) oftriethylamine are added to the filtrate, and it is stirred for 12 hoursat room temperature. The solution is poured into 1500 ml of diethylether/50 ml of n-butanol, and it is stirred for 30 minutes. Theprecipitated solid is filtered and chromatographed on silica gel RP-18(mobile solvent: gradient that consists oftetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 12.66 g (69% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 3.5%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 30.16; H,4.54; N, 8.49; F, 27.96; Gd, 13.61. Fnd: C, 30.02; H, 4.68; N, 8.35; F,27.81; Gd, 13.45.

b)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-3,6,9,16-tetraoxa-13-aza-14-oxo-C₁₉-C₂₆-hepta-decafluoro)-hexacosyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex (metal complex IX)

11.3 g (21.64 mmol) of 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid, 0.85 g (20 mmol) of lithium chloride and 4.95 g (43 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved at 25° C. in 150 ml of dimethylsulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 6.19 g (30 mmol) ofN,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is stirred for 5 hours at15° C. To separate the urea, the solution is filtered. 12.5 g (10.82mmol) of the title compound of Example 6a and 3.29 g (32.47 mmol) oftriethylamine are added to the filtrate, and it is stirred for 12 hoursat room temperature. The solution is poured into 1300 ml of diethylether/100 ml of acetone, and it is stirred for 30 minutes. Theprecipitated solid is filtered off and chromatographed on silica gelRP-18 (mobile solvent: gradient that consists oftetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 13.01 g (90% of theory)

Water content: 6.7%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.86; H,4.30; N, 7.34; F, 24.17; Gd, 11.77. Fnd: C, 36.68; H, 4.41; N, 7.25; F,24.03; Gd, 11.55.

EXAMPLE 71,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraaza-cyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride and 3.66 g (31.76 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved at 60° C. in 100 ml of dimethylsulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 3.51 g (17 mmol) ofN,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is stirred for 5 hours at15° C. To separate the urea, the solution is filtered. 8.63 g (15.88mmol) of the title compound of Example 5b and 5.06 g (50 mmol) oftriethylamine are added to the filtrate, and it is stirred for 12 hoursat room temperature. The solution is poured into 1500 ml of diethylether/100 ml of acetone, and it is stirred for 30 minutes. Theprecipitated solid is filtered off and chromatographed on silica gelRP-18 (mobile solvent: gradient that consists oftetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 13.86 g (78% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 9.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 33.28; H,13.42; N, 7.51; F, 28.87; Gd, 14.05. Fnd: C, 33.12; H, 3.61; N, 7.37; F,28.69; Gd, 13.89.

EXAMPLE 8 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxy)-hexylamide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 10.87 g (60 mmol) of glucamine and 6.07 g (60 mmol) oftriethylamine, dissolved in 150 ml of dichloromethane/1 50 dioxane. Itis stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 8 hours at room temperature.400 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughlystirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried onmagnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/methanol=5:1).

Yield: 30.71 g (78% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.55; H, 12.94; N, 2.04; F, 47.13. Fnd: C,31.44; H, 13.09; N, 1.97; F, 47.01.

b)N-(2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexyl)-N-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

30 g (43.77 mmol) of the title compound of Example 8a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 50 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 48 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 500 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 500 ml of ethanol/100 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 15 hours at 60° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 400 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution and extracted 5 times with 400 ml ofchloroform each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/methanol=3:1).

Yield: 19.69 g (67% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.20; H, 3.30; N, 2.09; F, 48.11. Fnd: C,32.05; H, 3.43; N, 1.97; F, 47.93.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-2,3,5,6-pentahydroxy)-hexyl-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 15.88 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 8b is added. It is stirredfor 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.10 g (79% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 6.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.64; H,3.93; N, 6.55; F, 25.17; Gd, 12.26. Fnd: C, 34.49; H, 4.13; N, 6.48; F,25.03; Gd, 12.11.

EXAMPLE 9 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(2,2-dimethyl-5-hydroxy-1,3-dioxepan-6-yl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 9.67 g (60 mmol) of 5-amino-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxepan-6-oland 6.07 g (60 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml ofdichloromethane. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 5 hours atroom temperature. 300 ml of water is added, and it is thoroughly stirredfor 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesiumsulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 27.62 g (85% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 34.30; H, 3.03; N, 2.11; F, 48.54. Fnd: C,34.15; H, 3.19; N, 2.04; F, 48.37.

b)N-(1-Hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

27 g (40.58 mmol) of the title compound of Example 9a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 26 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 20 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 300 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/100 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 6 hours at 60° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 400 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 5 times with 250 ml ofchloroform each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/methanol=6:1).

Yield: 20.09 g (81% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.44; H, 2.97; N, 2.29; F, 52.83. Fnd: C,31.26; H, 3.11; N, 2.18; F, 52.67.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 9.71 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 9b is added. It is stirredfor 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 13.40 g (69% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 9.1%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.37; H,3.79; N, 6.87; F, 24.41; Gd, 12.86. Fnd: C, 34.18; H, 3.95; N, 6.71; F,24.25; Gd, 12.70.

EXAMPLE 10 a) Perfluorooctylsulfonicacid-N-[(2-benzyloxycarbonylamino)-ethyl]-amide

40 g (173.4 mmol) of 1-benzyloxycarbonylamino-2-aminoethane,hydrochloride, 87.1 g (173.4 mmol) of perfluorooctylsulfofluoride and35.42 g (350 mmol) of triethylamine are heated for 10 hours to 80° C. Itis cooled to room temperature and added directly to a silica gel columnfor chromatographic purification (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 42.22 g (36% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.97; H, 1.94; N, 4.14; F, 47.75; S, 4.74.Fnd: C, 31.83; H, 2.11; N, 4.03; F, 47.63; S, 4.63.

b) Perfluorooctylsulfonic acid-N-[(2-amino)-ethyl]-amide

30 g (44.36 mmol) of the title compound of Example 10a is dissolved in300 ml of methanol, and 5 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added,and it is hydrogenated overnight at room temperature. Catalyst isfiltered off, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum.

Yield: 24.05 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 22.15; H, 1.30; N, 5.17; F, 59.57. Fnd: C,22.04; H, 1.41; N, 5.05; F, 59.62.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-[(2-perfluorooctylsulfonylamino)-ethyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride and 3.66 g (31.76 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved at 60° C. in 100 ml of dimethylsulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 3.51 g (17 mmol) ofN,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is stirred for 5 hours at15° C. To separate the urea, the solution is filtered. 8.61 g (15.88mmol) of the title compound of Example 10b and 2.02 g (20 mmol) oftriethylamine are added to the filtrate, and it is stirred for 12 hoursat room temperature. The solution is poured into 1500 ml of diethylether/100 ml of acetone, and it is stirred for 30 minutes. Theprecipitated solid is filtered off and chromatographed on silica gelRP-18 (mobile solvent: gradient that consists oftetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 15.76 g (86% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 6.5%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 30.19; H,3.06; N, 8.50; F, 27.99; Gd, 13.63 S, 2.78. Fnd: C, 30.03; H, 3.18; N,8.41; F, 27.81; Gd, 13.50; S, 2.61.

EXAMPLE 11 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(2-benzyloxy-carboxylamino-ethyl]-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 13.84 g (60 mmol) of1-benzyloxycarbonylamine-2-amino-ethane, hydrochloride and 12.14 g (120mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml of dichloromethane. It isstirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 5 hours at room temperature. 300ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughlystirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried onmagnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 33.30 g (83% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.84; H, 2.74; N, 4.01; F, 46.25. Fnd: C,37.67; H, 2.89; N, 3.88; F, 46.11.

b) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-[(2-amino)-ethyl]-amide

30 g (42.96 mmol) of the title compound of Example 11a is dissolved in500 ml of methanol, and 5 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added,and it is hydrogenated overnight at room temperature. It is filtered offin the catalyst, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum.

Yield: 24.24 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 29.80; H, 2.32; N, 4.96; F, 57.24. Fnd: C,29.67; H, 2.41; N, 4.88; F, 57.15.

c)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-[3-aza-6-oxa-4-oxo-(C₁₉-C₁₆-heptadecafluoro)-hexadecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-gadoliniumcomplex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride and 3.66 g (31.76 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved at 60° C. in 100 ml of dimethylsulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., 3.51 g (17 mmol) ofN,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is stirred for 5 hours at15° C. To separate the urea, the solution is filtered. 8.96 g (15.88mmol) of the title compound of Example 11b and 2.02 g (20 mmol) oftriethylamine are added to the filtrate and stirred for 12 hours at roomtemperature. The solution is poured into 1500 ml of diethyl ether/100 mlof acetone, and it is stirred for 30 minutes. The precipitated solid isfiltered off and chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent:gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 15.31 g (82% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 6.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 33.71; H,3.51; N, 8.34; F, 27.46; Gd, 13.37. Fnd: C, 33.61; H, 3.63; N, 8.17; F,27.31; Gd, 13.20.

EXAMPLE 12 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluoroundecanoicacid-N-[(2-hydroxy)-ethyl]-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 24.25 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 3.66 g (60 mmol) of ethanolamine and 6.07 g (60 mmol) oftriethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml of dichloromethane. It is stirred for3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at room temperature. 300 ml of 5%aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughly stirred for 15minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesium sulfate andevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent: dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 24.86 g (93% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 30.98; H, 2.60; N, 3.01; F, 53.09. Fnd: C,30.71; H, 2.81; N, 2.87; F, 52.82.

b)N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluoroundecyl)-amine

24 g (51.59 mmol) of the title compound of Example 12a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 12 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 20.95 g (90% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.94; H, 3.13; N, 3.10; F, 54.73. Fnd: C,31.71; H, 3.31; N, 3.01; F, 54.58.

c)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-[(2-hydroxy)-ethyl-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3oxa)-perfluoroundecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-gadoliniumcomplex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 8.98 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 12b is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 14.01 g (83% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.03; H, 3.98; N, 7.91; F, 23.24; Gd,14.79. Fnd: C, 34.85; H, 4.19; N, 7.75; F, 23.05; Gd, 14.58.

EXAMPLE 13 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluoroundecanoicacid-N-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxa-tridecyl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 24.25 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluoroundecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 12.44 g (60 mmol) of 3,6,9,12-tetraoxa-tridecylamine and6.07 g (60 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml ofdichloromethane. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours atroom temperature. 300 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, andit is thoroughly stirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated,dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 31.61 g (90% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.33; H, 4.29; N, 2.29; F, 40.40. Fnd: C,37.15; H, 4.41; N, 2.12; F, 40.18.

b)N-(3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatridecyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluoroundecyl)-amine

31 g (50.7 mmol) of the title compound of Example 13a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 32 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 28.17 g (93% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.20; H,4.72; N, 2.34; F, 41.34. Fnd: C, 38.05; H, 4.83; N, 2.40; F, 41.50.

c)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-[(3,6,9,12-tetraoxa)-tridecyl-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3oxa)-perfluoroundecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-gadoliniumcomplex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 9.49 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 13b is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.13 g (84% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.75; H, 4.67; N, 6.95; F, 20.43; Gd,13.01. Fnd: C, 37.91; H, 4.81; N, 6.83; F, 20.60; Gd, 13.15.

EXAMPLE 14 a)2-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amino-aceticacid-t-butyl ester

6.523 g (40 mmol) of bromoacetic acid-t-butyl ester is added in drops at50° C. to 32.0 g (58.65 mmol) of the title compound of Example 5b and24.89 g (180 mmol) of potassium carbonate in 300 ml of acetonitrile, andit is stirred for 3 hours at this temperature. 300 ml of dichloromethaneis added, precipitated salts are filtered out, and the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent: dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 28.11 g (57% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 34.80; H, 3.24; N, 2.25; F, 51.98. Fnd: C,34.98; H, 3.31; N, 2.20; F, 52.16.

b)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-[(t.butyloxycarbonylmethyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-gadoliniumcomplex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 9.87 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 14a is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.64 g (85% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.04; H, 3.92; N, 6.82; F, 26.19; Gd,12.72. Fnd: C, 35.92; H, 3.83; N, 6.91; F, 26.29; Gd, 12.84.

c)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-[(carboxymethyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-gadoliniumcomplex

10 g (8.11 mmol) of the title compound of Example 14b is dissolved in 50ml of trifluoroacetic acid, and it is stirred for 5 hours at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent: gradientthat consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water). After theproduct-containing fractions are concentrated by evaporation, theresidue is dissolved in water and set at pH, 7.2 with 5% aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution. The solution is filtered, and the filtrate isfreeze-dried.

Yield: 10.48 g (91% of theory)

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 33.06; H,3.28; N, 7.01; F, 26.94; Gd, 13.12; Na, 1.92. Fnd: C, 33.19; H, 3.40; N,7.20; F, 27.14; Gd, 13.25; Na2.00.

EXAMPLE 15 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-amide

2.96 g (74 mmol) of sodium hydride (that consists of 60% sodium hydridein paraffin oil) in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran is added to 32 g (56.61mmol) of the title compound of Example 4a, and it is stirred for 3 hoursat room temperature under nitrogen. 7.67 g (74 mmol) of bromoaceticacid-t.butylester, dissolved in 20 ml of tetrahydrofuran, is added indrops, and it is stirred for 5 hours at 50° C. 50 ml of methanol isadded, and it is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane(/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 23.46 g (61% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.36; H, 3.26; N, 2.06; F, 47.54. Fnd: C,35.52; H, 3.40; N, 2.17; F, 47.40.

b)N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-N-[4-t.butyloxycarbonyl-3-oxa)-butyl]-amine

35.0 g (51.52 mmol) of the title compound of Example 15a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 31.88 g (93% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.10; H, 3.64; N, 2.11; F, 48.54. Fnd: C,35.90; H, 3.75; N, 2.20; F, 48.71.

c)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-[(4-t.butyloxycarbonyl-3-oxa)-butyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 10.57 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 15b is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.63 g (82% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.68; H, 4.10; N, 6.58; F, 25.29; Gd,12.31. Fnd: C, 36.81; H, 4.20; N, 6.41; F, 25.40; Gd, 12.19.

d)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-(4-carboxy-3-oxa)-butyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

12 g (9.40 mmol) of the title compound of Example 15c is dissolved in 50ml of trifluoroacetic acid, and it is stirred for 5 hours at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent: gradientthat consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water). After theproduct-containing fractions are concentrated by evaporation, theresidue is dissolved in water and set at pH, 7.2 with 5% aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution. The solution is filtered, and the filtrate isfreeze-dried.

Yield: 11.41 g (92% of theory)

Water content: 5.8%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 33.82; H,3.49; N, 6.76; F, 25.98; Gd, 12.65; Na, 1.85. Fnd: C, 33.95; H, 3.60; N,6.88; F, 26.15; Gd, 12.49; Na, 1.93.

EXAMPLE 16 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane, and it is added in drops at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 32.62 g (60 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 5b and 6.07 g (60 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml ofdichloromethane. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours atroom temperature. 300 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, andit is thoroughly stirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated,dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 52.87 g (91% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 28.50; H, 1.49; N, 1.38; F, 63.87. Fnd: C,28.65; H, 1.61; N, 1.50; F, 64.01.

b) N-Bis-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

52 g (51.42 mmol) of the title compound of Example 16a is dissolved in500 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 400 ml of ethanol/70 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 400 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution and extracted 3 times with 400 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 47.18 g (92% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 28.90; H, 1.72; N, 1.40; F, 64.77. Fnd: C,30.03; H, 1.81; N, 1.55; F, 65.00.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-bis-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetrazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 15.84 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 16b is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 20.95 g (82% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.10; H, 2.82; N, 5.22; F, 40.14; Gd,9.77. Fnd: C, 29.87; H, 2.91; N, 5.09; F, 40.28; Gd, 9.98.

EXAMPLE 17 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(5-hydroxy-3-oxa-pentyl)-amide

2.80 g (70 mmol) of sodium hydride (that consists of 60% sodium hydridein paraffin oil) in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran is added to 32 g (52.52mmol) of the title compound of Example 3a, and it is stirred for 3 hoursat room temperature under nitrogen. 9.68 g (70 mmol) of bromoaceticacid-t.butyl ester, dissolved in 20 ml of tetrahydrofuran, is added indrops, and it is stirred for 5 hours at 50° C. 50 ml of methanol isadded, and it is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane(/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 19.31 g (59% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.76; H, 2.91; N, 2.25; F, 51.82. Fnd: C,32.98; H, 2.99; N, 2.36; F, 51.98.

b)N-(3,6-Dioxa-heptyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

32 g (51.34 mmol) of the title compound of Example 17a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 28.47 g (91% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 33.51; H, 3.31; N, 2.30; F, 53.01. Fnd: C,33.63; H, 3.41; N, 2.21; F, 52.87.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(3,6-dioxa)-heptyl-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 9.68 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 17b is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.09 g (83% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.41; H, 3.96; N, 6.88; F, 26.45; Gd,12.88. Fnd: C, 35.57; H, 4.11; N, 6.72; F, 26.58; Gd, 12.97.

EXAMPLE 18 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(hexyl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 6.07 g (60 mmol) of nhexylamine and 6.07 g (60 mmol) oftriethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml of dichloromethane. It is stirred for3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at room temperature. 300 ml of 5%aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughly stirred for 15minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesium sulfate andevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent: dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 30.95 g (89% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.72; H, 3.33; N, 2.31; F, 53.35. Fnd: C,35.60; H, 3.45; N, 2.43; F, 53.63.

b) N-(Hexyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

31 g (51.21 mmol) of the title compound of Example 18a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 28.16 g (93% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.56; H, 3.75; N, 2.37; F, 54.62. Fnd: C,36.40; H, 3.82; N, 2.27; F, 54.81.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-(hexyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 10.98 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 18b is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.29 g (84% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.94; H, 4.19; N, 6.99; F, 26.85; Gd,13.07. Fnd: C, 37.18; H, 4.31; N, 7.18; F, 26.67; Gd, 13.19.

EXAMPLE 19 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-[(10-t.butyloxycarbonyl)-decyl]-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane, and it is added in drops at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 15.45 g (60 mmol) of 1 1-amino-undecanoicacid-t.butylester and 6.07 g (60 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in200 ml of dichloromethane. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for6 hours at room temperature. 300 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid isadded, and it is thoroughly stirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase isseparated, dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 42.04 g (92% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 42.58; H, 4.76; N, 1.84; F, 42.41. Fnd: C,42.74; H, 4.90; N, 1.73; F, 42.61.

b)N-(10-t.Butyloxycarbonyl-decyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

39 g (51.21 mmol) of the title compound of Example 19a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 400 ml of ethanol/70 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 350 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 400 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 34.84 g (91% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 43.38; H, 5.12; N, 1.87; F, 43.20. Fnd: C,43.22; H, 5.23; N, 1.96; F, 43.33.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-(10-t.butyloxycarbonyl)-decyl-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 11.87 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 19b is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 17.92 g (83% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 40.65; H, 4.89; N, 6.18; F, 23.76; Gd,11.57. Fnd: C, 40.81; H, 4.99; N, 6.32; F, 23.94; Gd, 11.73.

d)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-(10-carboxy)-decyl-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex, sodium salt

12 g (8.83 mmol) of the title compound of Example 19c is dissolved in 50ml of trifluoroacetic acid, and it is stirred for 5 hours at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent: gradientthat consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water). After theproduct-containing fractions are concentrated by evaporation, theresidue is dissolved in water and set at pH, 7.2 with 5% aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution. The solution is filtered, and the filtrate isfreeze-dried.

Yield: 12.48 g (92% of theory)

Water content: 6.2%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.07; H,4.34; N, 6.34; F, 24.37; Gd, 11.87 Na, 1.73. Fnd: C, 37.89; H, 4.44; N,6.22; F, 24.51; Gd, 12.01; Na, 1.80.

EXAMPLE 20 a) 15-Benzyl-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxa-hexadecylicacid-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 19.67 g (57.45 mmol) of15-benzyl-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecylic acid in 250 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 32.62 g (60 mmol) of1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluoro-tridecylamine, hydrochloride and6.07 g (60 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml ofdichloromethane. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours atroom temperature. 300 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, andit is thoroughly stirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated,dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 44.91 g (94% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 41.89; H, 4.12; N, 1.68; F, 38.84. Fnd: C,42.02; H, 4.25; N, 1.83; F, 39.07.

b)N-15-Benzyl-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxa-hexadecyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

43 g (51.72 mmol) of the title compound of Example 20a) is dissolved in400 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 400 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 350 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 400 ml ofdichloromethane each. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 39.32 g (93% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 42.60; H, 4.12; N, 1.68; F, 38.84. Fnd: C,42.45; H, 4.23; N, 1.57; F, 38.99.

c)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-(15-benzyl-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxa)-hexadecyl-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-tridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 12.98 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 20b) is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water, and it is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 18.84 g (83% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 40.34; H, 4.51; N, 5.88; F, 22.60; Gd,11.00. Fnd: C, 40.50; H, 4.62; N, 5.76; F, 22.73; Gd 11.16.

d)1,4,7-Tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-(14-hydroxy-3,6,9,12-tetraoxa)-tetradecyl-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

12 g (8.40 mmol) of the title compound of Example 20c is dissolved in150 ml of methanol, and 1.0 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added,and it is hydrogenated overnight at room temperature. It is filtered offin the catalyst, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum.

Yield: 10.13 g (95% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 38.80; H, 4.61; N, 1.10; F, 25.45; Gd,12.39. Fnd: C, 38.87; H, 4.73; N, 1.20; F, 25.58; Gd, 12.50.

EXAMPLE 21 a) 2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine

100.0 g (356.7 mmol) of 6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine is dissolved in amixture that consists of 1000 ml of trifluoroacetic acid ethyl ester and500 ml of ethanol, and it is stirred for 24 hours at room temperature.It is evaporated to the dry state, and the residue is crystallized fromdiisopropyl ether.

Yield: 128.9 g (96% of theory) of a colorless, crystalline powder.

Melting point: 98.5° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 51.07; H, 5.09; N, 7.44; F, 15.14. Fnd: C,51.25; H, 5.18; N, 7.58; F, 15.03.

b) 2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

164.2 g (0.664 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 125.0 g (332.0 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 21a) and 188.7 g (332.0 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine (produced according to DE 19603033)in 750 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and it ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 286.0 g (93% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Melting point: 92° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.30; H, 2.83; N, 6.05; F, 41.01; S, 3.46.Fnd: C, 36.18; H, 2.94; N, 5.98; F, 40.87; S, 3.40.

c)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

Ammonia gas is introduced at 0° C. for one hour into a solution thatconsists of 280.0 g (302.2 mol) of the title compound of Example 21b) in2000 ml of ethanol. It then is stirred for 4 hours at 0° C. It isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is absorptivelyprecipitated from water. The solid is filtered off and dried in a vacuumat 50° C.

Yield: 243.5 g (97% of theory) of an amorphous solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.60; H, 3.28; N, 6.75; F, 38.89; S, 3.86.Fnd: C, 37.55; H, 3.33; N, 6.68; F, 38.78; S, 3.81.

d)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

41.27 g (200.0 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C.to a solution that consists of 100.0 g (120.4 mol) of the title compoundof Example 21c), 72.1 g (120.4 mol) of1-O-α-D-carboxymethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose and 13.86 g(120.4 mol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 500 ml ofdimethylformamide. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. and then overnightat room temperature. Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum and chromatographed on silicagel.

(Mobile solvent: dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 136.1 g (87% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 57.32; H, 4.89; N, 4.31; F, 24.86; S, 2.47.Fnd: C, 57.38; H, 5.07; N, 4.22; F, 24.78; S, 2.39.

e)2-N-[1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-1-[(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

130.0 g (100.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21d) is dissolvedin 2000 ml of ethanol, and 10.0 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) isadded. It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at room temperature. Catalyst isfiltered out, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum.

Yield: 91.7 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 34.07; H, 3.63; N, 6.11; S, 3.50; F, 35.24.Fnd: C, 33.91; H, 3.72; N, 6.04; S, 3.40; F, 35.31.

f)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex (metal complex XV)

50.0 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21e), 6.28 g (54.55mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.62 g (109.0 mol) of lithium chlorideand 34.35 g (54.55 mol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(carboxy-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-pent-5-yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 16.88 g (81.8 mol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is then stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone, andit is stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off andthen purified by chromatography (LP-18 mobile solvent: gradient thatconsists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 75.9 g (91.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 8.6%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.34; H,4.09; N, 8.24; S, 2.10; F, 21.12; Gd, 10.28. Fnd: C, 35.28; H, 4.15; N,8.19; S, 2.15; F, 21.03; Gd, 10.14.

EXAMPLE 22 a)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

50.0 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21e), 6.28 g (54.55mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.62 g (109.0 mol) of lithium chlorideand 34.35 g (54.55 mol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(carboxy-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-pent-5-yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 16.88 g (81.8 mmol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it then is stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone andstirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off, and thenit is purified by chromatography (RP-18 mobile solvent: gradient thatconsists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 76.0 g (92.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 6.88%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.90; H,3.93; N, 8.32; S, 2.12; F, 21.33; Gd, 10.38. Fnd: C, 34.81; H, 4.02; N,8.27; S, 2.09; F, 21.22; Gd, 10.19.

EXAMPLE 23 a) 2-[4-3-Oxapropionic acid ethyl ester]-phenylacetic acidmethyl ester

233.8 g (1400.0 mmol) of 2-bromoacetic acid ethyl ester is added to200.0 g (1204.0 mmol) of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester and212.0 g (2000.0 mmol) of sodium carbonate in 2000 ml of acetone, and itis refluxed for 5 hours. The solid is filtered off and evaporated to thedry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel.(Mobile solvent: n-hexane/ethyl acetate=15:1).

Yield: 288.5 g (95.0% of theory) of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 61.90; H, 6.39. Fnd: C, 61.75; H, 6.51.

b) 2-[4-3-Oxapropionic acid ethyl ester)]-phenyl-2-bromoacetic acidmethyl ester

201.0 g (1130.0 mmol) of N-bromosuccinimide and 100.0 mg of dibenzoylperoxide are added to 285.0 g (1130.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 23a), dissolved in 2000 ml of carbon tetrachloride, and it isrefluxed for eight hours. It is cooled in an ice bath, the precipitatedsuccinimide is filtered off, and the filtrate is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum. The residue is purified on silica gel (mobilesolvent: n-hexane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 359.2 g (96.0% of theory) of a colorless, viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 47.28; H, 4.57; Br, 24.16. Fnd: C, 47.19;H, 4.71; Br, 24.05.

c) 2-[4-(3-Oxapropionic acid ethylester)]-phenyl-2-[1-(1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-1-yl]-acetic acidmethyl ester

350.0 g (1057.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 23b) is added to603.0 g (3500.0 mmol) of 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, in 6000 ml ofchloroform, and it is stirred overnight at room temperature. It isextracted 3 times with 3000 ml of water in each case, the organic phaseis dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The residue is used without further purification in the nextreaction (Example 23d).

Yield: 448.0 g (quantitative) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 59.70; H, 8.11; N, 13.26. Fnd: C, 59.58; H,8.20; N, 13.18.

d) 2-[4-(3-Oxapropionicacid)]-phenyl-2-[1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-aceticacid

445.0 g (1053.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 23c) and 496.0 g(5270.0 mmol) of chloroacetic acid are dissolved in 4000 ml of water. Itis set at a pH of 10 with 30% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, and itis stirred for 8 hours at 70° C. Then, the pH of the reaction solutionis set at 13 by mixing with 30% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, andit is refluxed for 30 minutes. The solution is cooled in an ice bath andset at a pH of 1 by adding concentrated hydrochloric acid. It isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in 4000ml of methanol and absorptively precipitated for one hour at roomtemperature. Precipitated common salt is filtered out, the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is purified on RP-18 C(mobile solvent: gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 403.0 g (69.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 10.2%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 51.98; H,6.18; N, 10.10. Fnd: C, 51.80; H, 6.31; N, 10.01.

e) 2-[4-(3-Oxapropionicacid)]-phenyl-2-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-aceticacid, Gd complex

130.73 g (360.65 mmol) of gadolinium oxide is added to 400 g (721.3mmol) of the title compound of Example 23d) in 2000 ml of water, and itis stirred for 5 hours at 80° C. The solution is filtered, and thefiltrate is freeze-dried.

Yield: 511 g (quantitative) of an amorphous solid.

Water content: 11.0%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 40.67; H,4.41; N, 7.98; Gd, 22.19. Fnd: C, 40.51; H, 4.52; N, 8.03; Gd, 22.05.

f)6-N-[2-[4-(3-Oxapropionyl)-phenyl]-2-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-aceticacid)]-2-N-(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex, sodium salt

50.0 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21 e), 6.28 g(54.55 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.62 g (109.0 mmol) of lithiumchloride and 38.66 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 23e)are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heatedslightly. At 10° C., 16.88 g (81.8 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimideis added, and it is then stirred overnight at room temperature. Thesolution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone and stirred for 10 minutes.The precipitated solid is filtered off and then purified bychromatography (RP-18; mobile solvent: gradient that consists ofwater/ethanol/acetonitrile). The product that is obtained is dissolvedin a little water, and the pH of the solution is set at 7.4 with aqueoussodium hydroxide solution. Then, the product solution is freeze-dried.

Yield: 79.1 g (89% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 10.3%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.86; H,3.77; N, 6.88; S, 1.97; F, 19.82; Gd, 9.65. Fnd: C, 36.75; H, 3.8; N,6.80; S, 2.03; F, 19.75; Gd, 9.57.

EXAMPLE 24 a) 6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(tbutyloxycarbonylmethyl)-10-carboxymethyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-carbonylmethyl]-2-N-(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

15.0 g (26.19 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(t-butyloxycarbonylmethyl)-10-carboxymethyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,24.0 g (26.19 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21e), and 3.01 g(26.19 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved in 150 ml ofdimethylformamide, and 8.25 g (40.0 mmol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. It is stirred overnightat room temperature. The precipitated urea is filtered off, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel. (Mobile solvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 35.45 g (92.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 44.08; H, 5.69; N, 7.62; F, 21.95; S, 2.18.Fnd: C, 44.01; H, 5.81; N, 7.53; F, 21.87; S, 2.03.

b)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-carbonyl-methyl-]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

30.0 g (20.39 mmol) of the title compound of Example 24a) is dissolvedin 50 ml of chloroform, and 300 ml of trifluoroacetic acid is added. Itis stirred for 10 minutes at room temperature. It is evaporated to thedry state in a vacuum, and the residue is dissolved in 300 ml of water.3.69 g (10.19 mmol) of gadolinium oxide is added, and it is stirred for5 hours at 80° C. The solution is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum and purified on silica gel (RP-18; mobile solvent: gradient thatconsists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 11.0 g (37.0% of theory) of a colorless and amorphous solid.

Water content: 11.3%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.62; H,3.87; N, 7.69; F, 22.16; S, 2.20; Gd, 10.97. Fnd: C, 34.57; H, 3.95; N,7.60; F, 22.05; S, 2.13; Gd, 10.90.

EXAMPLE 25 a) 6-N-[3,6,9-Tris(carboxymethyl)-3,6,9-triazaundecanedioicacid-1-carboxy-11-oyl]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

12.10 g (30.0 mmol) of3-N-(2,6-dioxomorpholinoethyl)-6-N-(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-3,6-diazaoctanedioicacid is added to 24.0 g (26.19 mmol) of the title compound of Example21e), dissolved in 100 ml of dimethylformamide/30 ml of pyridine, and itis stirred for 5 hours at 50° C. It is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The residue is dissolved in 200 ml of water, and the pH of theresulting solution is set at 13 by adding 20% aqueous sodium hydroxidesolution. It is stirred for 8 hours at 22° C. and a pH of 13. Thesolution is brought to a pH of 7.2 by adding concentrated hydrochloricacid, and then it is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent: gradientthat consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 17.26 g (51.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 9.3%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.19; H,4.21; N, 7.59; F, 25.00; S, 2.48. Fnd: C, 37.10; H, 4.30; N, 7.48; F,25.07; S, 2.42.

b) 6-N-[3,6,9-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-3,6,9-triazaundecanedioicacid-1-carboxy-11-oyl]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex, sodium salt

1.40 g (3.87 mmol) of gadolinium oxide is added to 10.0 g (7.74 mmol) ofthe title compound of Example 25a) in 100 ml of water, and it is stirredfor 2 hours at 70° C. The solution is filtered. The filtrate is set at apH of 7.4 with 2N sodium hydroxide solution, and it is freeze-dried.

Yield: 11.36 g (quantitative) of an amorphous solid.

Water content: 10.5%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 32.72; H,3.43; N, 6.68; S, 2.18; Gd, 10.71; Na, 1.57; F, 22.00. Fnd: C, 32.65; H,3.51; N, 6.71; S, 2.08 Gd, 10.61; Na, 1.68; F, 21.87.

EXAMPLE 26 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-10-(pentanoyl-3aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

50.0 g (60.20 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21c), 6.93 g (60.20mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 5.09 g (120.0 mmol) of lithium chlorideand 37.91 g (60.20 mmol) of1,4,7-tris[carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl),Gd complex are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 20.63 g (100.0 mmol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is then stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone, andit is stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off andthen purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18; mobile solvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 75.53 g (87.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 10.1%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.48; H,3.84; N, 8.74; S, 2.22; F, 22.39; Gd, 10.90. Fnd: C, 37.39; H, 4.02; N,8.70; S, 2.16; F, 22.29; Gd, 10.75.

b) 2-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-Gdcomplex,10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

70.0 g (48.53 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21d) is dissolvedin 500 ml of water/100 ml of ethanol, mixed with 5.0 g of palladiumcatalyst (10% Pd/C) and hydrogenated at room temperature under ahydrogen atmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can beobserved. Then, catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashedwith ethanol (twice with 75 ml each) and evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum. The title compound is obtained as a strongly viscous andcolorless oil.

Yield: 63.5 g (quantitative).

Water content: 9.8%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.48; H,3.84; N, 8.74; S, 2.22; F, 22.39; Gd, 10.90. Fnd: C, 37.39; H, 4.03; N,8.65; S, 2.20; F, 22.31; Gd, 10.78.

c)6-N-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)-2-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd-complex-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4oxo-5-methyl-5yl)]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

50.0 g (38.22 mmol) of the title compound of Example 26b), 4.40 g (38.22mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 3.39 g (80.0 mmol) of lithium chlorideand 22.88 g (38.22 mmol) of1-O-α-D-carboxymethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose are dissolvedin 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly (30 to 40°C.). At 10° C., 10.32 g (50.0 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide isadded, and it is then stirred overnight at room temperature. Thesolution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone and stirred for 10 minutes.The precipitated solid is filtered off and then purified bychromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobile solvent: gradient that consistsof water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 64.25 g (89.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 10.9%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 46.42; H,4.54; N, 6.67; S, 1.70; F, 17.10; Gd, 8.33. Fnd: C, 46.36; H, 4.71; N,6.60; S, 1.61; F, 17.19; Gd, 8.21.

d)6-N-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)-2-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,8,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4oxo-5-methyl-5yl)]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

60.0 g (31.77 mmol) of the title compound of Example 26c) is dissolvedin 500 ml of ethanol and mixed with 6.0 g of palladium catalyst (10%Pd/C). It is hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Then, catalyst is suctioned out, it is rewashed thoroughly with ethanol(twice with 150 ml each) and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 48.55 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 3.9%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.37; H,4.02; N, 8.25; S, 2.10; F, 21.13; Gd, 10.29. Fnd: C, 35.28; H, 4.13; N,8.17; S, 2.03; F, 21.05; Gd, 10.20.

a)1,7-Bis-(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl]-amino]-acetyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane)

49.46 g (200.0 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 50.0 g (113.5 mmol) of1,7-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and 66.42 g(113.5 mmol) of 2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-aminoacetic acid(produced according to DE 196 03 033) in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, andit is stirred overnight at room temperature. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum and chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 65.2 g (57% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 42.91; H, 3.80; N, 6.95; F, 32.05; S, 3.18.Fnd: C, 42.85; H, 3.90; N, 6.87; F, 31.98; S, 3.15.

b)1,7-Bis-(benzyloxy)-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-10-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

24.73 g (100 mmol of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 60.0 g (59.53 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 27a) and 35.64 g (59.53 mmol) of1-O-α-D-carboxymethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose, producedaccording to DE 19728954, in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it isstirred overnight at room temperature. It is evaporated to the dry statein a vacuum and chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 76.6 g (81.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 54.44; H, 4.70; N, 4.41; F, 20.33; S, 2.02.Fnd: C, 54.37; H, 4.81; N, 4.35; F, 20.27; S, 1.96.

c)1-[2-(N-Ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-7-(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

70 g (44.07 mmol) of the title compound of Example 27b is dissolved in800 ml of ethanol, and 8 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added. Itis hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 42.3 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.04; H, 3.99; N, 7.30; F, 33.65; S, 3.34.Fnd: C, 35.15; H, 4.13; N, 7.13; F, 33.48; S, 3.26.

d)1,7-Bis-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-Gd-complex-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-10-(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

20 g (20.84 mmol) of the title compound of Example 27c), 5.09 g (120mmol) of lithium chloride and 37.78 g (60 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 29.67 g (120 mmol) of EEDQ is added, and itis then stirred overnight at room temperature. The solution is pouredinto 3000 ml of acetone, and it is stirred for 10 minutes. Theprecipitated solid is filtered off and then purified by chromatography(silica gel RP-18, mobile solvent: gradient that consists ofwater/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 13.2 g (29.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.8%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.31; H,4.34; N, 9.62; S, 1.47; F, 14.79; Gd, 14.41. Fnd: C, 36.24; H, 4.27; N,9.58; S, 1.51; F, 14.85; Gd, 14.25.

EXAMPLE 28 a)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-10-[pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-Gdcomplex,1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane.

50.0 g (49.61 mmol) of the title compound of Example 27a), 5.71 g (49.61mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.24 g (100 mmol) of lithium chloride and31.24 g (49.61 mmol) and1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd-complex, are dissolved in 350 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 15.47 g (75 mmol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is then stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 2000 ml of acetone, andit is stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off andthen purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobile solvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 65.1 g (81.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 7.9%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 40.79; H,4.11; N, 8.65; S, 1.98; F, 19.94 Gd, 9.72. Fnd: C, 40.71; H, 4.20; N,8.58; S, 2.03; F, 19.87 Gd, 9.68.

b)1-[2-(N-Ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-7{(-pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)-10-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd-complex]}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane.

60.0 g (37.05 mmol) of the title compound of Example 28a) is dissolvedin 600 ml of ethanol, and 6.0 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) isadded. It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out,and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 50.06 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 3.9%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.67; H,4.03; N, 10.37; S, 2.37; F, 23.90; Gd, 11.64. Fnd: C, 34.58; H, 4.15; N,10.28; S, 2.30; F, 23.84; Gd, 11.57.

c)1-[2-(N-Ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-4,10-bis[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-7-{(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-Gd-complex}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

40.0 g (29.60 mmol) of the title compound of Example 28b), 2.54 g (60.0mmol) of lithium chloride and 44.9 g (75.0 mmol) of1-O-α-D-carboxymethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose are dissolvedin 300 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C.,24.73 g (100.0 mmol) of EEDQ is added, and it is then stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone andstirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off and thenpurified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobile solvent: gradientthat consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 31.98 g (43.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 3.5%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 53.06; H,5.05; N, 5.57; S, 1.28; F, 12.85; Gd, 6.26. Fnd: C, 52.95; H, 5.19; N,5.48; S, 1.23; F, 12.77; Gd, 6.14.

d)1-[2-(N-Ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-4,10-bis[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-7-{(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-Gd-complex}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

30.0 g (11.94 mmol) of the title compound of Example 28c) is dissolvedin 300 ml of ethanol/30 ml of water, and 4.0 g of palladium catalyst(10% Pd/C) is added. It is hydrogenated at room temperature, catalyst isfiltered out, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum.

Yield: 21.39 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 3.4%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.87; H,4.39; N, 7.82; S, 1.79; F, 18.03; Gd, 8.78. Fnd: C, 36.80; H, 4.50; N,7.85; S, 1.68; F, 17.91; Gd, 8.70.

EXAMPLE 29 a) 6-N-[3,6-Bis(carboxymethyl)-octane-1,8-dicarboxylicacid-1-carboxy-8-oyl]-2-N-(1-O-α-D-carboxymethyl-mannopyranose)-lysine-[1-(4perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

25.62 g (100.0 mmol) of ethylenediamine-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic aciddianhydride is added to 27.5 g (30.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 21e), dissolved in 300 ml of dimethylformamide/100 ml ofpyridine, and it is stirred for 5 hours at 50° C. It is evaporated tothe dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in 300 ml of water,set at a pH of 10 by adding 20% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, andthen the basic product solution is brought to a pH of 3 by addingconcentrated hydrochloric acid, and it is evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 18.22 g (51.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 7.9%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.31; H,3.98; N, 7.06; F, 27.12; S, 2.69. Fnd: C, 36.23; H, 4.07; N, 6.98; F,27.05; S, 2.62.

b) 6-N-[3,6-Bis(carboxylatomethyl)-octane-1,8-dicarboxylicacid-1-carboxylato-8-oyl-]-2-N-(1-O-α-D-carboxymethyl-mannopyranose)-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Mn complex, sodium salt

10 g (8.397 mmol) of the title compound of Example 29a) is dissolved in200 ml of water. 965 mg (8.397 mmol) of manganese(II) carbonate isadded, and it is stirred for 3 hours to 60° C. The solution is set at apH of 7.4 with 5% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, filtered, and thenfreeze-dried.

Yield: 10.52 g (99.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 7.8%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.16; H,3.50; N, 6.64; S, 2.53; F, 25.52; Mn, 4.34; Na, 1.82. Fnd: C, 34.06; H,3.61; N, 6.58; S, 2.47; F, 25.47; Mn, 4.30; Na, 1.97.

EXAMPLE 30 a) 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-α,β-D-mannopyranose

Analogously, as described in the literature [M. L. Wolfrom and A.Thompson in Methods in Carbohydrate Chemistry (R. L. Whistler, M. L.Wolfrom and J. N. BeMiller, Eds.), Academic Press, New York, Vol. II,53, pp. 211-215, (1963)], the reaction of 150 g (832.5 mmol) ofα,β-D-mannopyranose with a mixture that consists of 1500 ml of absolutepyridine and 1500 ml of acetic acid anhydride after working-up yields315 g (96.7%) of the above-mentioned title compound as crude product inthe form of a viscous and colorless oil. By ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic studyof the thus obtained title compound, it was possible to determine the αto β ratio of both anomers at 4:1. A separation of the α,β-anomers ofthe above-mentioned title compound can thus be eliminated in performingthe subsequent reaction steps.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 49.21; H, 5.68. Fnd: C, 49.12; H, 5.78.

b)1-O-α-D-(5-Ethoxycarbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-mannopyranose

Analogously, as described in the literature for the synthesis of arylglycopyranosides [J. Conchie and G. A. Levvy in Methods in CarbohydrateChemistry (R. L. Whistler, M. L. Wolfrom and J. N. BeMiller, Eds.),Academic Press, New York, Vol. II, 90, pp. 345-347, (1963)], thereaction of 156.2 g (400 mmol) of the title compound of Example 2 la) asan α,β-anomer mixture with 67 ml (400 mmol) of 6-hydroxy-hexanoic acidethyl ester and 60.8 ml (520 mmol) of tin(IV) chloride results in atotal of 600 ml of 1,2-dichloroethane after purification by columnchromatography (eluant: hexane/ethyl acetate 2:1) for the formation of100.05 g (51% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound as acolorless and viscous oil. By ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study of the thusobtained title compound, it was possible to show that theabove-mentioned title compound is exclusively the pure α-anomer.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.94; H, 6.77. Fnd: C, 52.80; H, 6.78.

c) 1-O-α-D-(5-Carboxy)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose

A stirred suspension of 141.0 g (289 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 30b) in 200 ml of dioxane is mixed at room temperature and withsimultaneous vigorous stirring in portions with a total of 238.5 g (4.26mmol) of fine-powder potassium hydroxide powder. To make it easier tostir, the reaction mixture is mixed with another 200 ml of dioxane, andthe thus obtained suspension is subsequently heated to boiling and mixeddrop by drop at this temperature with a total of 372 ml (3.128 mol) ofbenzyl bromide over a period of two hours. After a reaction time of 4hours at 110° C. followed by 12 hours at room temperature, the reactionmixture is slowly poured into a total of 2.5 liters of ice water for thepurpose of working-up, and the aqueous phase is subsequently completelyextracted with diethyl ether. After the thus obtained ether phase iswashed and after the subsequent drying of the same on sodium sulfate,salt is suctioned out, and the diethyl ether is removed in a vacuum.Excess benzyl bromide is then distilled off from the reaction mixture inan oil pump vacuum quantitatively at an oil bath temperature of 180° C.The thus obtained, resinous-oily residue is purified on silica gel withuse of ethyl acetate/hexane (1:10) as an eluant.

Yield: 172.2 g (91.0% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a colorless and extremely viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 75.68; H, 7.16. Fnd: C, 75.79; H, 7.04.

d)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

100.0 g (134.0 mmol) of the carboxylic acid that is produced underExample 30c) and 32.4 g (281.4 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide aredissolved in 500 ml of dimethylformamide and mixed in portions at 0° C.with a total of 58.0 g (281.4 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide,and it is stirred for 3 more hours at this temperature. A solution of111.3 g (134.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21c) that iscooled to 0° C. and dissolved in 300 ml of dimethylformamide is addeddrop by drop to the thus produced active ester solution, and it isstirred for 2 hours at 0° C. and for 12 hours at room temperature. Forworking-up, precipitated dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thesolution is drawn off until a dry state is reached. The thus obtainedresidue is then chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol 20:1; the chromatography is carried out with useof a solvent gradient with continuous increase of the proportion ofethanol).

Yield: 132.5 g (67.4% of theory) of the title compound in the form of acolorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 54.02; H, 4.88; N, 3.82; F, 22.01; S, 2.19.Fnd; C, 53.87; H, 4.85; N, 4.02; F, 22.55; S, 2.06.

e)2-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)pentyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

120.0 g (81.77 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 30d) isdissolved in 800 ml of ethanol, mixed with 4.5 g of Pearlman's catalyst(Pd 20%, C) and hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed(about 8 hours). Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashedwith ethanol (about 200 ml) and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.The title compound is obtained as a strongly viscous and colorless oil.

Yield: 78.5 g (98.7% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.04; H, 4.25; N, 5.76; F, 33.20; S, 3.30.Fnd: C, 36.96; H, 4.85; N, 5.41; F, 34.13; S, 3.22.

f)2-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)pentyl-mannopyranose]-6-N-[1,4,7-tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

99.8 g (158.4 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the aminecomponents of Example 30e) that are used) of the Gd complex, describedin Patent Application DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31 h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 6.7 g of anhydrous lithium chloride (158.4 mmol) are dissolvedat 40° C. in 800 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirred.At this temperature, it is subsequently mixed with a total of 18.2 g(158.4 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide and 70.0 g (71.96 mmol) of thetitle compound of Example 30e), dissolved in 250 ml of absolute dimethylsulfoxide. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction solution ismixed with 32.7 g (158.4 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide andstirred for 12 hours at room temperature. The suspension that isobtained is then mixed with sufficient acetone until the above-mentionedtitle compound is completely precipitated, the precipitate is suctionedoff, dried, taken up in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filteredoff, and the filtrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off: 3,000 Da), and low-molecularcomponents are removed. The retentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 93.0 g (81.6% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 9.53%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.15; H,4.39; N, 7.96; F, 20.38; S, 2.02; Gd, 9.92. Fnd: C, 36.92; H, 4.50; N,7.68; F, 19.77; S, 1.91; Gd, 10.08.

EXAMPLE 31 a)2-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)pentyl-mannopyranose]-6-N-{2-[4-(3-oxapropionyl)-phenyl]-2-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-aceticacid}-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide, Gdcomplex, sodium salt

A stirred suspension of 5.0 g (9.06 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 23e) in 15 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide is mixed at 70° C.with 0.68 g (15.9 mmol) of lithium chloride. After 30 minutes ofstirring at 70° C., the now clear reaction solution is mixed in portionswith a total of 1.83 g (15.9 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, and thereaction mixture is kept at this temperature for 1 more hour. Aftercooling to 0° C., it is mixed with 4.52 g (23.85 mmol) ofdicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and the reaction solution is stirred for 1more hour at 0° C., followed by 12 hours at 22° C. The thus obtainedreaction solution of the N-hydroxysuccinimide ester of the titlecompound of Example 3e) is now mixed at 22° C. drop by drop with asolution of 4.0 g (4.12 mmol) of the title compound of Example 10Ae) in15 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide, and it is stirred for another 12hours at room temperature. For working-up, the reaction solution isadded in drops at 22° C. into 900 ml of acetone, whereby the titlecompound precipitates as a colorless precipitate. The precipitate issuctioned off, dissolved in 200 ml of distilled water, and then the pHof this solution is set precisely at 7.2 with 1 molar sodium hydroxidesolution. The thus obtained aqueous product solution is ultrafilteredthree times with a YM3-ultrafiltration membrane (AMICON®: cut-off: 3,000Da) for the purposes of desalination and separation of low-molecularcomponents. The thus obtained retentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 6.33 g (92.4% of theory, relative to the amine component used) asa colorless lyophilizate with a water content of 7.38%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.48; H,4.13; N, 6.65; F, 19.16; S, 1.90; Gd, 9.33; Na, 1.36. Fnd: C, 39.52; H,4.12; N, 6.67; F, 19.70; S, 1.89; Gd, 9.30; Na, 1.41.

EXAMPLE 32 a) 3,5-Bis-benzyloxycarbonylamino-benzoicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

20 g (47.5 mmol) of 3,5-bisbenzyloxycarbonylamino-benzoic acid(synthesis according to the subsequent bibliographic reference:Skulnick, Harvey I.; Johnson, Paul D.; Aristoff, Paul A.; Morris,Jeanette K.; Lovasz, Kristine D.; et al.; J. Med. Chem.; 40; 7; 1997;1149-1164) and 4.78 g (47.5 mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in asolvent mixture that consists of 125 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran and 125ml of dry dioxane. After cooling to −15° C., a solution of 6.56 g (48mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in 30 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran isslowly added in drops while being stirred, whereby the internaltemperature is to be kept below −10° C. After a reaction time of 15minutes at 15° C., a solution of 58.6 g (47.5 mmol) of1-amino-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxo-perfluorotridecane and 4.78 g(47.5 mmol) of triethylamine in 100 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran is addedin drops at −20° C. After a reaction time of one hour at −15° C. and twohours at room temperature, the reaction solution is evaporated to thedry state in a vacuum. The remaining residue is taken up in 300 ml ofethyl acetate and washed twice with 200 ml each of saturated sodiumbicarbonate solution and once with 300 ml of water. After the organicphase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and the ethylacetate is removed in a vacuum. The remaining oily residue is purifiedon silica gel with use of dichloromethane/hexane/2-propanol (10:5:1) asan eluant.

Yield: 36.2 g (82.5% of theory) of the title compound as a colorlessoil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 46.82; H, 3.27; N, 4.55; F, 34.97. Fnd: C,47.21; H, 3.31; N, 4.61; F, 34.48.

b) 3,5-Di-amino-benzoicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)]-amide

30.0 g (32.4 mmol) of the amide that is produced under 32a) is dissolvedin 300 ml of ethanol and mixed with 1.2 g of Pearlman's catalyst (Pd20%, C). It is hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashed with ethanol (about300 ml), and it is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The titlecompound is obtained as a strongly viscous, yellowish oil.

Yield: 20.12 g (94.8% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.66; H, 2.77; N, 6.41; F, 49.28. Fnd: C,36.07; H, 2.87; N, 6.23; F, 49.43.

c)3-N-[-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)-5-amino-benzoicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

10.95 g (18.30 mmol) of1-carboxymethyloxy-2,3,4-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside [Productionas described in Patent DE 197 28 954 C1] is dissolved in 150 ml ofdimethylformamide and mixed with a total of 2.09 g (18.3 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide. It is cooled to 0° C., and 3.78 g (18.3 mmol) ofdicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added. It is stirred for one hour at 0° C.and then for 4 hours at room temperature. It is cooled to 0° C., and asolution that consists of 24.0 g (36.6 mmol, 2 molar equivalentsrelative to the carboxylic acid used) of the diamino compound that isdescribed under Example 32b), dissolved in 350 ml of dimethylformamide,is slowly added in drops within 3 hours. Then, it is stirred for onemore hour at 0° C., then overnight at room temperature. It is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue is taken up in 300 ml ofethyl acetate. Precipitated urea is filtered out, and the filtrate iswashed twice with 100 ml each of 5% aqueous soda solution. The organicphase is dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/isopropanol 13:1). 16.8 g (74.3% of theory, relative to thecarboxylic acid used) of the title compound is obtained in the form of acolorless oil. By increasing the polarity of the eluant composition inn-hexane/isopropanol to 5:1, a total of 10.15 g of unreacted diaminocompound 32b) is recovered in the subsequent chromatography fractions,which can be reacted again according to the above-mentioned reactioninstructions.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 54.42; H, 4.40; N, 3.40; F, 26.13. Fnd: C,54.32; H, 4.49; N, 3.48; F, 25.94.

d) 3-N-[-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)]-5-amino-benzoicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

Similar to what is described for the synthesis of the title compound ofExample 32b), the hydrogenolysis of 12.0 g (9.70 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 32c), with use of 0.5 g of Pearlman's catalyst (Pd20%, C) in an ethanol/water (9:1) mixture after working-up yields 8.08 g(96.7% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound in the form of ayellowish-colored and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.64; H, 3.28; N, 4.88; F, 37.49. Fnd: C,37.32; H, 3.17; N, 4.97; F, 37.55.

e)3-N-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-5-N-{2-[4-(3-oxapropionyl)-phenyl]-2-[1,4,7-tris-(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-aceticacid}-benzoicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide, Gdcomplex, sodium salt

13.6 g (19.2 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the amine componentof Example 32d) that is used) of the Gd complex that is described underExample 23Ae) and 0.81 g of anhydrous lithium chloride (19.2 mmol) aredissolved at 40° C. in 100 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while beingstirred and mixed at this temperature with a total of 2.2 g (19.2 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide and 7.5 g (8.7 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 32d), dissolved in 50 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 3.96 g(19.2 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hours atroom temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered off, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off: 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 11.51 g (84.5% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 6.77%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 40.05; H,3.94; N, 6.29; F, 20.71; Gd, 10.08; Na, 1.47. Fnd: C, 39.98; H, 4.00; N,6.31; F, 20.73; Gd, 10.11; Na, 1.42.

EXAMPLE 33 a)3,5-Bis-(benzyloxycarbonylamino)-1-{N-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]}-benzamide

10 g (23.75 mmol) of 3,5-bis-benzyloxycarbonylamino-benzoic acid(synthesis according to the subsequent bibliographic reference:Skulnick, Harvey I.; Johnson, Paul D.; Aristoff, Paul A.; Morris,Jeanette K.; Lovasz, Kristine D.; et al.; J. Med. Chem.; 40; 7; 1997;1149-1164) and 2.39 g (23.75 mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in asolvent mixture that consists of 60 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran and 70 mlof dry dioxane. After cooling to −15° C., a solution of 3.28 g (24 mmol)of isobutyl chloroformate in 20 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran is slowlyadded in drops while being stirred, whereby the internal temperaturedoes not exceed −10° C. After a reaction time of 15 minutes at −15° C.,a solution of 23.0 g (23.75 mmol) of perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazineand 2.39 g (23.75 mmol) of triethylamine in 50 ml of dry tetrahydrofuranis added in drops at −20° C. After a reaction time of one hour at −15°C. and two hours at room temperature, the reaction solution isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The remaining residue is takenup in 200 ml of ethyl acetate and washed twice with 100 ml each ofsaturated sodium bicarbonate solution and once with 300 ml of water.After the organic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctionedout, and the ethyl acetate is removed in a vacuum. The remaining oilyresidue is purified on silica gel with use ofdichloromethane/hexane/2-propanol (15:5:1) as an eluant.

Yield: 18.35 g (79.6% of theory) of the title compound as a colorlessoil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 43.31; H, 2.80; N, 5.77; F, 33.27; S, 3.30.Fnd: C, 43.21; H, 2.75; N, 5.61; F, 33.38; S, 3.22.

b)3,5-Di-amino-1-{N-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]}-benzamide

9.70 g (10.0 mmol) of the amide that is produced under 33a) is dissolvedin 100 ml of ethanol and mixed with 0.4 g of Pearlman's catalyst (Pd20%, C). It is hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashed with ethanol (about150 ml) and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The title compoundis obtained as a strongly viscous, yellowish oil.

Yield: 6.9 g (98.2% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.49; H, 2.15; N, 7.98; F, 45.98; S, 4.56.Fnd: C, 32.56; H, 2.17; N, 8.09; F, 45.63; S, 4.61.

c)5-Amino-3-N-(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)-benzoicacid-N-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

5.48 g (9.15 mmol) of1-carboxymethyloxy-2,3,4,-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside [productionas described in Patent DE 197 28 954 C1] is dissolved in 100 ml ofdimethylformamide and mixed with a total of 1.04 g (9.15 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide. It is cooled to 0° C., and 1.89 g (9.15 mmol) ofdicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added. It is stirred for one hour at 0° C.and then for 4 hours at room temperature. After renewed cooling to 0°C., a solution that consists of 12.85 g (18.30 mmol, 2 molar equivalentsrelative to the carboxylic acid used) of the diamino compound that isdescribed under Example 33b) and that is dissolved in 250 ml ofdimethylformamide is slowly added in drops within 3 hours. Then, it isstirred for one more hour at 0° C., and then overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theresidue is taken up in 100 ml of ethyl acetate. Precipitated urea isfiltered out, and the filtrate is washed twice with 100 ml each of 5%aqueous soda solution. The organic phase is dried on magnesium sulfateand evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol13:1). 8.14 g (69.4% of theory, relative to the carboxylic acid used) ofthe title compound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil. Byincreasing the polarity of the eluant composition during thechromatography to 6:1 (n-hexane/isopropanol), a total of 4.36 g ofunreacted diamino compound 33b) is recovered in the subsequentchromatography fractions, and the compound can be reacted againaccording to above-mentioned reaction instructions.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 51.49; H, 4.01; N, 4.37; F, 25.17; S, 2.50.Fnd: C, 51.60; H, 4.19; N, 4.28; F, 25.14; S, 2.44.

d) 5-Amino-3-N-(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-benzoicacid-N-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

Similar to what is described for the synthesis of the title compound ofExample 33b), the hydrogenolysis of 6.4 g (5.0 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 33c), with use of 0.3 g of Pearlman's catalyst (Pd20%, C), in an ethanol/water (8:1) mixture after working-up yields 4.43g (96.2% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound in the form ofa yellowish-colored and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.15; H, 2.95; N, 6.07; F, 35.01; S, 3.48.Fnd: C, 35.32; H, 3.02; N, 5.89; F, 35.05; S, 3.58.

e)3-N-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-5-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-benzoicacid-N-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide, Gd complex

5.54 g (8.8 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the amine componentsof Example 33d) that are used) of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31 h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 0.37 g of anhydrous lithium chloride (8.8 mmol) are dissolvedat 40° C. in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 1.01 g (8.8 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 3.7 g (4.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 13Ad), dissolved in 40 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 1.82 g(8.8 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and it is stirred for 12hours at room temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixedwith sufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off, 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 5.36 g (87.4% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O-content (Karl-Fischer): 6.77%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.01; H,3.61; N, 8.22; F, 21.05; Gd, 10.25; S, 2.09. Fnd: C, 35.87; H, 3.70; N,8.22; F, 20.91; Gd, 10.18; S, 2.16.

EXAMPLE 34 a)1,4,7-Triazaheptane-1,7-bis-(2-N-trifluoroacetyl-6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine)-diamide

100 g (107.9 mmol) of the carboxylic acid that is produced under Example21a) and 26.1 g (226.59 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved in500 ml of dimethylformamide and mixed in portions at 0° C. with a totalof 46.7 g (226.59 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and it isstirred for 3 more hours at this temperature. A solution of 5.57 g(53.95 mmol) of diethylenetriamine that is cooled to 0° C. and dissolvedin 60 ml of dimethylformamide is added drop by drop to the thus producedactive ester solution, and it is stirred for 2 hours at 0° C. and for 12hours at room temperature. For working-up, precipitated dicyclohexylureais filtered out, and the solvent is drawn off until a dry state isreached. The thus obtained residue is then chromatographed on silica gel(mobile solvent: dichloromethane/ethanol 15:1; chromatography is carriedout with use of a solvent gradient with continuous increase of theproportion of ethanol).

Yield: 26.0 g (58.8% of theory, relative to the amine component that isused) of the title compound in the form of a colorless and stronglyviscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.74; H, 5.78; N, 11.96; F, 13.90. Fnd: C,52.66; H, 5.89; N, 11.88; F, 14.02.

b)1,4,7-Triazaheptane-1,7-bis-(2-N-trifluoroacetyl-6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine)-diamide-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl

16.18 g (27.0 mmol) of 2-[N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-aminoaceticacid (production according to: DE 196 03 033), dissolved in 50 ml oftetrahydrofuran, is added at 0° C. and under nitrogen atmosphere to asolution that consists of 20 g (24.4 mmol) of the diamide that isproduced under 34a) and that is dissolved in a mixture that consists of150 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15 ml of chloroform. Then, a total of 18.0g (36.6 mmol) of EEDQ [2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline]is added in portions at 0° C. and allowed to stir overnight at roomtemperature, and it is then concentrated by evaporation in a vacuum. Theremaining oil is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/isopropanol 15:1). 24.74 g (72.4% of theory, relative to thesec-amine that is used) of the title compound is obtained in the form ofa colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 42.01; H, 3.96; F, 31.19; N, 8.00; S, 2.29.Fnd: C, 41.92; H, 4.07; F, 31.22; N, 7.87; S, 2.34.

c)1,7-Bis-(6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine)-diamide-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7-triazaheptane

22.0 g (15.7 mmol) of the title compound that is produced under Example34b) is dissolved in 100 ml of ethanol, and ammonia gas is introduced at0° C. in this solution for 40 minutes. Then, it is stirred for another 4hours at 0° C. and for 3 hours at room temperature, and it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum at a bath temperature of 40° C. Theremaining oily residue is purified on silica gel with use ofdichloromethane/hexane/2-propanol (20:10:1) as an eluant.

Yield: 12.92 g (98.4% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 44.22; H, 4.64; N, 9.38; S, 2.68; F, 27.03.Fnd: C, 44.31; H, 4.72; N, 9.30; S, 2.74; F, 26.99.

d)1,7-Bis-[6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)-L-lysine]-diamide-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7-triazaheptane

5.47 g (9.15 mmol) of1-carboxymethyloxy-2,3,4,-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside [productionas described in Patent DE 197 28 954 C1] is dissolved in 80 ml ofdimethylformamide and mixed with a total of 1.05 g (9.15 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide. It is cooled to 0° C., and 1.9 g (9.15 mmol) ofdicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added. It is stirred for one hour at 0° C.and then for 4 hours at room temperature. It is cooled to 0° C., and asolution that consists of 7.65 g (9.15 mmol) of the amino compound thatis described under Example 34e) and that is dissolved in 50 ml ofdimethylformamide is slowly added in drops within 3 hours. Then, it isstirred for one more hour at 0° C., then overnight at room temperature.It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue is takenup in 100 ml of ethyl acetate. Precipitated urea is filtered out, andthe filtrate is washed twice with 50 ml each of 5% aqueous sodasolution. The organic phase is dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silicagel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol 20:1). 17.01 g (78.9% oftheory, relative to the carboxylic acid used) of the title compound isobtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 59.13; H, 5.43; N, 4.76; F, 13.71; S, 1.36.Fnd: C, 59.22; H, 5.39; N, 4.85; F, 13.70; S, 1.40.

e)1,7-Bis-[2-N-(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-L-lysine]-diamide-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7-triazaheptane

15.0 g (6.36 mmol) of the amide that is produced under 34d) is dissolvedin 150 ml of ethanol and mixed with 0.5 g of Pearlman's catalyst (Pd20%, C). It is hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashed with ethanol (about100 ml) and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The title compoundis obtained as a strongly viscous, yellowish oil.

Yield: 8.54 g (97.2% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 39.13; H, 5.04; N, 8.11; F, 23.38; S, 2.32.Fnd: C, 39.07; H, 4.98; N, 8.18; F, 23.40; S, 2.30.

f)1,7-Bis-[2-N-(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-6-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-L-lysine]-diamide-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7-triazaheptane,digadolinium complex

A stirred suspension of 5.7 g (9.06 mmol) of the Gd complex, describedin Patent Application DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid in 75 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide is mixed at 70° C. with0.68 g (15.9 mmol) of lithium chloride. After 30 minutes of stirring at70° C., the now clear reaction solution is mixed in portions with atotal of 1.83 g (15.9 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, and the reactionmixture is kept at this temperature for 1 more hour. After cooling to 0°C., it is mixed with 4.52 g (23.85 mmol) of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide,and the reaction solution is stirred for another hour at 0° C., followedby 12 hours at 22° C. The thus obtained reaction solution ofN-hydroxysuccinimide ester of the Gd complex of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid is now mixed at 22° C. drop by drop with a solution of 2.84 g (2.06mmol) of the title compound of Example 34e) in 15 ml of absolutedimethyl sulfoxide, and it is stirred for another 12 hours at roomtemperature. For working-up, the reaction solution is added in drops at22° C. into 500 ml of acetone, whereby the title compound precipitatesas a colorless precipitate. The precipitate is suctioned off, dissolvedin 200 ml of distilled water and ultrafiltered three times with aYM3-ultrafiltration membrane (AMICON®: cut-off: 3,000 Da) for thepurpose of desalination and separation of low-molecular components. Thethus obtained retentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 4.80 g (89.6% of theory, relative to the amine component that isused) as a colorless lyophilizate with a water content of 8.98%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.28; H,4.84; N, 9.68; F, 12.40; S, 1.23; Gd, 12.07. Fnd: C, 38.20 H, 4.91; N,9.77; F, 12.45; S, 1.19; Gd, 12.10.

EXAMPLE 35 a)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-{3-oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

16.56 g (24.4 mmol) of the title compound of Example 35e), dissolved in150 ml of tetrahydrofuran, is added at 0° C. and under nitrogenatmosphere to a solution of 10.75 g (24.4 mmol) of1,7-bis-[benzyloxycarbonyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, dissolved ina mixture that consists of 150 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15 ml ofchloroform. Then, a total of 18.0 g (36.6 mmol) of EEDQ[2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline] is added in portions at0° C., and it is allowed to stir overnight at room temperature and thenconcentrated by evaporation in a vacuum. The remaining oil ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol12:1). 17.22 g (64.3% of theory relative to the sec-amine that is used)of the monoamide and 3.8 g (8.8% of theory) of the diamide are obtainedas a by-product. The title compound is isolated in the form of acolorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 43.41; H, 3.92; F, 29.18; N, 7.59; S, 2.60.Fnd: C, 43.52; H, 4.07; F, 29.24; N, 7.67; S, 2.55.

b) 1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-{3-oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-10-[1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

10.0 g (13.4 mmol) of the carboxylic acid that is produced under Example30c) and 3.24 g (28.1 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved in 100ml of dimethylformamide and mixed in portions at 0° C. with a total of5.8 g (28.1 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and it is stirredfor 3 more hours at this temperature. A solution of 14.83 g (13.4 mmol)of the title compound of Example 35a) that is cooled to 0° C. and thatis dissolved in 100 ml of dimethylformamide is added drop by drop to thethus produced active ester solution, and it is stirred for 2 hours at 0°C. and for 12 hours at room temperature. For working-up, precipitateddicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and the solvent is then drawn offuntil a dry state is reached. The thus obtained residue is thenchromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: dichloromethane/ethylacetate 20:1; chromatography was carried out with use of a solventgradient with continuous increase of the proportion of ethyl acetate).

Yield: 18.3 g (78.2% of theory) of the title compound in the form of acolorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 55.11; H, 5.03; N, 4.82; F, 18.52; S, 1.84.Fnd: C, 54.87; H, 4.85; N, 4.92; F, 18.55; S, 1.86.

c) 1-{3-Oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-7-[1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

17.0 g (9.75 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 34b) isdissolved in 150 ml of ethanol, mixed with 1.0 g of Pearlman's catalyst(Pd 20%, C) and hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashed with ethanol (twicewith 75 ml each) and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The titlecompound is obtained as a strongly viscous and colorless oil.

Yield: 10.76 g (99.0% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 38.78; H, 4.61; N, 7.54; F, 8.97; S, 2.88.Fnd: C, 38.86; H, 4.65; N, 7.41; F, 29.02; S, 2.92.

d)1,7-Bis-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-Gd-complex-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)-4-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl]-amino]-acetyl-2-oxa-acetyl]-10-[1-O-α-D-6-carbonylpentyl-mannopyranose]-1,4,7,10tetraazacyclododecane

24.86 g (39.46 mmol; 4.4 molar equivalents relative to the aminecomponent 35c) that is used) of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.67 g of anhydrous lithium chloride (39.46 mmol) are dissolvedat 40° C. in 200 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 4.53 g (39.46 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 10.0 g (8.97 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 34c), dissolved in 100 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 8.14 g(39.46 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hoursat room temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off, 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 16.37 g (79.3% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 7.65%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.01; H,4.61; N, 9.58; F, 13.81; S, 1.37; Gd, 13.45. Fnd: C, 37.92; H, 4.55; N,9.58; F, 13.77; S, 1.31; Gd, 13.48.

e) 3-Oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-mono-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

25 g (44.0 mmol) of 1-perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine is dissolved in150 ml of tetrahydrofuran and mixed at room temperature with a total of5.1 g (44.0 mmol) of diglycolic acid anhydride, and the thus obtainedreaction solution is refluxed for 12 hours. After cooling to roomtemperature, it is evaporated to the dry state, and the remaining oilyresidue is purified on silica gel with use of dichloromethane/2-propanol(16:1) as an eluant.

Yield: 27.94 g (92.8% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a colorless and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 58.52; H, 4.27; N, 1.98; S, 2.26; F, 22.80.Fnd: C, 58.42; H, 4.41; N, 1.80; S, 2.28; F, 23.02.

EXAMPLE 36 a)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-{3-(oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-10-[1-O-β-D-6-carbonylpentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-glucopyranose]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane)

68.5 g (91.79 mmol) of1-carboxymethyloxy-2,3,4,-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside [productionas described in Patent DE 197 28 954 C1] is dissolved in 750 ml of drytetrahydrofuran, and then 9.25 g (91.79 mmol) of triethylamine is added.After the reaction solution is cooled to −15° C. to −20° C., a solutionof 12.64 g (92.5 mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in 150 ml of drytetrahydrofuran is slowly added in drops at this temperature while beingstirred, whereby the rate of addition by drops can be selected so thatan internal temperature of −10° C. is not exceeded. After a reactiontime of 15 minutes at −15° C., a solution of 101.6 g (91.79 mmol) of thetitle compound of Example 35a) and 9.25 g (91.79 mmol) of triethylamineare then slowly added in drops as a solution in 500 ml of drytetrahydrofuran at −20° C. After a reaction time of one hour at −15° C.and two hours at room temperature, the reaction solution is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The remaining residue is taken up in 450ml of ethyl acetate and washed twice with 300 ml each of saturatedsodium bicarbonate solution and once with 400 ml of water. After theorganic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and theethyl acetate is drawn off in a vacuum. The remaining oily residue ispurified on silica gel with use of dichloromethane/hexane/2-propanol(10:20:1) as an eluant.

Yield: 130.6 g (81.6% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 55.11; H, 5.03; N, 4.82; F, 18.52; S, 1.84.Fnd: C, 55.20; H, 5.09; N, 4.91; F, 18.48; S, 1.80.

b) 1-{3-Oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-7-[1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

110.0 g (63.08 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 36a) isdissolved in 1000 ml of ethanol, mixed with 5.0 g of Pearlman's catalyst(Pd 20%, C) and hydrogenated until quantitative hydrogen uptake isreached. Catalyst is suctioned out, it is rewashed with ethanol andevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The title compound is obtainedas a viscous and colorless oil.

Yield: 92.61 g (99.5% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.10; H, 5.12; N, 5.70; F, 21.89; S, 2.17.Fnd: C, 52.20; H, 5.09; N, 5.71; F, 21.87; S, 2.20.

c)1,7-Bis-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-4-{3-oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-10-[1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,digadolinium complex

55.4 g [88.0 mmol; 4.4 molar equivalents relative to the diaminecomponent of Example 33d) that is used] of the Gd complex, described inPatent Application DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 3.7 g of anhydrous lithium chloride (88.0 mmol) are dissolvedat 40° C. in 500 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 10.1 g (88.0 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 29.5 g (20.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 36b), dissolved in 200 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 18.2 g(88.0 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hours atroom temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 35.96 g (76.9% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 5.98%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.01; H,4.61; N, 8.22; F, 13.81; Gd, 13.45; S, 1.37. Fnd: C, 37.87; H, 4.70; N,8.22; F, 13.90; Gd, 13.48; S, 1.36.

EXAMPLE 37 a)5-(Ethoxycarbonyl)pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-mannopyranoside

Similar to what is described in the literature for the synthesis ofarylglycopyranosides [J. Conchie and G. A. Levvy in Methods inCarbohydrate Chemistry (R. L. Whistler, M. L. Wolfrom and J. N.BeMiller, Eds.), Academic Press, New York, Vol. II, 90, pp. 345-347,(1963)], the reaction of 156.2 g (400 mmol) of D-mannose pentaacetate asan α,β-(α,β-ratio=4:1)-anomer mixture [for synthesis of1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-acetyl-α,β-D-mannopyranose cf.: M. L. Wolfrom and A.Thompson in Methods in Carbohydrate Chemistry (R. L. Whistler, M. L.Wolfrom and J. N. BeMiller, Eds.), Academic Press, New York, Vol. II,53, pp. 211-215, (1963)] with 67 ml (400 mmol) of 6-hydroxy-hexanoicacid ethyl ester and 60.8 ml (520 mmol) of tin(IV) chloride results in atotal of 600 ml of 1,2-dichloroethane after purification by columnchromatography (eluant: hexane/ethyl acetate 2:1) for the formation of100.05 g (51% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound as acolorless and viscous oil. By ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study of the thusobtained title compound, it was possible to show that theabove-mentioned title compound is only the pure α-anomer.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.94; H, 6.77. Fnd: C, 52.80; H, 6.78.

b) 5-(Carboxy)pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside

A stirred suspension of 141.0 g (289 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 37a) in 200 ml of dioxane is mixed in portions at roomtemperature and with simultaneous vigorous stirring with a total of238.5 g (4.26 mol) of fine-powder potassium hydroxide powder. To make iteasier to stir, the reaction mixture is mixed with another 200 ml ofdioxane, and the thus obtained suspension is subsequently heated toboiling heat and mixed drop by drop at this temperature with a total of372 ml (3.128 mol) of benzyl bromide over a period of two hours. After areaction time of 4 hours at 110° C., followed by 12 hours at roomtemperature, the reaction mixture is slowly poured into a total of 2.5liters of ice water for the purpose of working-up, and the aqueous phaseis subsequently completely extracted with diethyl ether. After the thusobtained ether phase is washed and the ether phase is subsequently driedon sodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and the diethyl ether is drawnoff in a vacuum. Excess benzyl bromide is then distilled offquantitatively in an oil pump vacuum at an oil bath temperature of 180°C. from the reaction mixture. The thus obtained, resinous-oily residueis purified on silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/hexane (1:10) as aneluant.

Yield: 172.2 g (91.0% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a colorless and extremely viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 75.68; H, 7.16. Fnd: C, 75.79; H, 7.04.

c)5-[(Carboxy)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside-]N-hydroxysuccinimideester

60.0 g (91.5 mmol) of the title compound of Example 37b) is dissolved in750 ml of dimethylformamide and mixed with a total of 10.4 g (91.5 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide. It is cooled to 0° C., and 18.9 g (91.5 mmol)of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added. It is stirred for one hour at 0°C. and then for 4 hours at room temperature. The solvent is drawn off ina vacuum, and the remaining residue is mixed with 100 ml of ethylacetate and cooled to 0° C. Precipitated urea is filtered out, and thefiltrate that is obtained is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.The thus obtained, resinous-oily residue is purified on silica gel withuse of ethyl acetate/hexane (1:20) as an eluant.

Yield: 61.23 g (89.0% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a colorless and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 70.29; H, 6.57; N, 1.86. Fnd: C, 70.39; H,5.64; N, 1.91.

d)2,6-Bis-{6-N_(α)-2-N_(α)-[-[1-O-α-D-6-carbonyl-pentyl-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl)-mannopyranose}-L-lysine}-methylester

A solution of 27.51 g (36.6 mmol) of the title compound of Example 37c)in 150 ml of dimethylformamide is added in drops to a solution, cooledto 0° C., that consists of 4.26 g (18.30 mmol; 0.5 molar equivalentrelative to the carboxylic acid that is used) of L-lysine methylester-dihydrochloride (commercially available from the Bachem Company)and 4.05 g (40.26 mmol) of triethylamine in 100 ml of dimethylformamide.After the addition is completed, it is stirred for one more hour at 0°C. and then overnight at room temperature. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, and the residue is taken up in 300 ml of ethylacetate. Precipitated urea is filtered out, and the filtrate is washedtwice with 100 ml each of 5% aqueous soda solution. The organic phase isdried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/isopropanol 25:1). 39.56 g (75.4% of theory) of the titlecompound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 72.88; H, 7.31; N, 1.95. Fnd: C, 72.90; H,7.29; N, 2.02.

e)2,6-Bis-[6-N_(ε)-2-N_(α)-[1-O-α-D-6-carbonyl-pentyl-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl)-mannopyranose]]-L-lysine

30.0 g (20.92 mmol) of the compound that is produced under Example 37d)is dissolved in 150 ml of ethanol. The solution of4 g (100.0 mmol) ofsodium hydroxide in 10 ml of distilled water is then added to it, and itis stirred for 3 hours at 50° C. According to the thin-layerchromatogram, saponification is quantitative. It is evaporated to thedry state in a vacuum, the remaining residue is taken up in 300 ml ofethyl acetate, and the organic phase is extracted twice with 100 ml eachof dilute, aqueous citric acid solution. After drying on sodium sulfate,it is filtered, and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residueis chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol13:1). 25.56 g (88.5% of theory) of the title compound is obtained inthe form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 72.88; H, 7.31; N, 1.95. Fnd: C, 72.78; H,7.33; N, 1.96.

f)2,6-Bis-[6-N_(ε)-2-N_(α)-[1-O-α-D-6-carbonyl-pentyl-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl)-mannopyranose]-L-lysine]-N-hydroxysuccinimideester

14.0 g (9.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 37e) is dissolved in100 ml of dimethylformamide and mixed with a total of 1.04 g (9.15 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide. It is cooled to 0° C., and 1.89 g (9.15 mmol)of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added. It is stirred for one hour at 0°C. and then for 4 hours at room temperature. The solvent is then drawnoff in a vacuum, and the remaining residue is mixed with 100 ml of ethylacetate and cooled to 0° C. Precipitated urea is filtered out, and thefiltrate that is obtained is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.The thus obtained, resinous-oily residue is purified on silica gel withuse of ethyl acetate/n-hexane (1:20) as an eluant.

Yield: 12.94 g (92.4% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a colorless and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 71.40; H, 7.05; N, 2.74. Fnd: C, 71.39; H,7.14; N, 2.81.

g) 2,6-N,N′-Bis[1-O-α-D-(6-carbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-1,7-(1,4,7-triazaheptane)-diamide

A solution that consists of 14.0 g (9.15 mmol; 2 molar equivalentsrelative to the amine that is used) of the title compound of Example37f) in 100 ml of dimethylformamide is slowly added in drops to asolution, cooled to 0° C., of 0.47 g (4.57 mmol) of diethylenetriaminein 25 ml of dimethylformamide. After the addition is completed, it isstirred for one more hour at 0° C. and then overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theresidue is taken up in 200 ml of ethyl acetate. Precipitated urea isfiltered out, and the filtrate is washed twice with 50 ml each of 5%aqueous soda solution. The organic phase is dried on magnesium sulfateand evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol25:1). 9.53 g (71.4% of theory) of the title compound is obtained in theform of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 72.79; H, 7.42; N, 3.36. Fnd: C, 72.90; H,7.39; N, 3.32.

h)2-N-[2-(N-Ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-6-N-(benzyloxycarbonyl)-L-lysine-methylester

20.8 g (35.6 mmol) of the2-[N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-aminoacetic acid and 3.60 g (35.6mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 200 ml of dimethylformamide, and4.09 g (35.6 mol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide is added. It is cooled to 0°C., and 7.34 g (35.6 mmol) of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added. It isstirred for one hour at 0° C. and then for 4 hours at room temperature.It is cooled to 0° C., and a solution that consists of 11.77 g (35.6mmol) of 6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine-methyl ester-hydrochloride and4.0 g (40.0 mmol) of triethylamine in 100 ml of dimethylformamide isadded in drops within 10 minutes. It is stirred for one hour at 0° C.,then overnight at room temperature. It is evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum, and the residue is taken up in 100 ml of ethyl acetate.Precipitated urea is filtered out, and the filtrate is washed twice with100 ml each of 5% aqueous soda solution. The organic phase is dried onmagnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/ethylacetate 20:1). 27.43 g (88.0% of theory) of a colorless oil is obtained.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 38.41; H, 3.45; N, 4.80; F, 36.89; S, 3.66.Fnd: C, 38.45; H, 3.38; N, 4.88; F, 37.02; S, 3.71.

i)2-Nα-{[2-(N-Ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl]-amino-acetyl}-6-N_(ε)-(benzyloxycarbonyl)-L-lysine

25.0 g (28.55 mmol) of the compound that is produced under Example 37h)is dissolved in 150 ml of ethanol. The solution of 4 g (100.0 mmol) ofsodium hydroxide in 10 ml of distilled water is then added to it, and itis stirred for 3 hours at 50° C. According to the thin-layerchromatogram, saponification is quantitative. It is evaporated to thedry state in a vacuum, and the remaining residue is taken up in 300 mlof ethyl acetate, and the organic phase is extracted twice with 100 mleach of dilute, aqueous citric acid solution. After drying on sodiumsulfate, it is filtered and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/isopropanol 10:1). 22.73 g (92.4% of theory) of the titlecompound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.64; H, 3.28; N, 4.88; F, 37.49; S, 3.72.Fnd: C, 37.65; H, 3.38; N, 4.88; F, 37.52; S, 3.73.

j)1,4,7-Triazaheptane-4-{2-N-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl}-L-lysine-amide-1,7-bis{2,6-N,N′-bis[1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzylmannopyranose]-L-lysine-diamide}

15.33 g (17.8 mmol) of the title compound of Example 37i) and 1.80 g(17.8 mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 250 ml of drytetrahydrofuran. After the reaction solution is cooled to −15° C. to−20° C., a solution of 4.92 g (35.6 mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate,dissolved in 50 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran, is slowly added in drops atthis temperature while being stirred, whereby the rate of addition bydrops can be selected so that an internal temperature of −10° C. is notexceeded. After a reaction time of 15 minutes at −15° C., a solution of52.0 g (17.8 mmol) of the title compound of Example 37g) and 1.80 g(17.8 mmol) of triethylamine in 300 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran is thenslowly added in drops at −20° C. After a reaction time of one hour at−15° C. and two hours at room temperature, the reaction solution isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The remaining residue is takenup in 500 ml of ethyl acetate and washed twice with 200 ml each ofsaturated sodium bicarbonate solution and once with 200 ml of water.After the organic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctionedout, and the ethyl acetate is drawn off in a vacuum. The remaining oilyresidue is purified on silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/n-hexane(1:20) as an eluant.

Yield: 54.6 g (81.6% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound asa colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 65.09; H, 6.45; N, 3.72; F, 8.58; S, 0.85.Fnd: C, 65.13; H, 4.41; N, 3.69; F, 8.52; S, 0.90.

k)1,4,7-Triazaheptane-4-{2-N-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl}-L-lysine-amide-1,7-bis{2,6-N,N′-bis[1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-diamide}

50.0 g (13.28 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 37j) isdissolved in 500 ml of ethanol, mixed with 4.0 g of Pearlman's catalyst(Pd 20%, C) and hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashed with ethanol (about400 ml) and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The title compoundis obtained as a strongly viscous and colorless oil.

Yield: 26.85 g (93.0% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 45.85; H, 6.35; N, 6.44; F, 14.86; S, 1.47.Fnd: C, 45.76; H, 6.35; N, 6.41; F, 14.92; S, 1.39.

l)1,4,7-Triazaheptane-4-{2-N-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-6-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane}-L-lysine-amide-1,7-bis{2,6-N,N′-bis[1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-diamide},gadolinium complex

5.54 g (8.8 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the amine componentof Example 37k) that is used) of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-aza-butyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 0.37 g of anhydrous lithium chloride (8.8 mmol) are dissolvedat 40° C. in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 1.01 g (8.8 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 1.84 g (4.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 37k), dissolved in 40 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 1.82 g(8.8 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hours atroom temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 8.77 g (78.7% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 4.43%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 43.98; H,5.97; N, 7.54; F, 11.59; Gd, 5.64; S, 1.15. Fnd: C, 43.97; H, 6.02; N,7.62; F, 11.61; Gd, 10.18; S, 1.15.

EXAMPLE 38 a)2-Nα-6-Nε-Bis-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine]-methylester

10.95 g (18.30 mmol) of1-carboxymethyloxy-2,3,4,-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside [productionas described in Patent DE 197 28 954 C1] is dissolved in 150 ml ofdimethylformamide and mixed with a total of 2.09 g (18.3 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide. It is cooled to 0° C., and 3.78 g (18.3 mmol) ofdicyclohexyl-carbodiimide is added. It is stirred for one hour at 0° C.and then for 4 hours at room temperature. It is cooled to 0° C., and asolution that consists of 2.13 g (9.15 mmol; 0.5 molar equivalentrelative to the carboxylic acid that is used) of L-lysine methylester-dihydrochloride (commercially available from the Bachem Company)and 2.02 g (20.13 mmol) of triethylamine in 70 ml of dimethylformamideis added in drops within one hour. After the addition is completed, itis stirred for one more hour at 0° C. and then overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theresidue is taken up in 300 ml of ethyl acetate. Precipitated urea isfiltered out, and the filtrate is washed twice with 100 ml each of 5%aqueous soda solution. The organic phase is dried on magnesium sulfateand evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol25:1). 10.05 g (82.3% of theory) of the title compound is obtained inthe form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 71.94; H, 6.79; N, 2.10. Fnd: C, 71.90; H,6.79; N, 2.09.

b)2-Nα-6-Nε-Bis-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine

Similar to what is described in Example 37e) for the synthesis of thetitle compound that is relevant there, the methyl ester saponificationof 15 g (11.23 mmol) of the title compound of Example 38a) results inthe formation of 13.89 g (93.6% of theory) of the above-mentioned titlecompound in the form of a colorless and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 71.80; H, 6.71; N, 2.12. Fnd: C, 71.84; H,6.69; N, 2.15.

c)2-Nα-6-Nε-Bis-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-N-hydroxysuccinimideester

12.09 g (9.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 38b) is dissolvedin 100 ml of dimethylformamide and mixed with a total of 1.04 g (9.15mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide. It is cooled to 0° C., and 1.89 g (9.15mmol) of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added. It is stirred for one hourat 0° C. and then for 4 hours at room temperature. The solvent is thendrawn off in a vacuum, and the remaining residue is mixed with 100 ml ofethyl acetate and cooled to 0° C. Precipitated urea is filtered out, andthe filtrate that is obtained is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The thus obtained, resinous-oily filtrate is purified on silicagel with use of ethyl acetate/n-hexane (1:20) as an eluant.

Yield: 12.24 g (94.4% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a colorless and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 70.27; H, 6.47; N, 2.96. Fnd: C, 70.31; H,6.44; N, 3.01.

d)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-{[2,6-N,N′-bis(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)]-L-lysyl-}-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

19.0 g (13.4 mmol) of the carboxylic acid-N-hydroxysuccinimide esterthat is produced under Example 38c) is dissolved in 75 ml ofdimethylformamide and mixed drop by drop at 0° C. with a solution,cooled to 0° C., of 11.13 g (13.4 mmol) of the title compound of Example21c), dissolved in 50.0 ml of dimethylformamide. The resulting reactionsolution is stirred for 2 more hours at 0° C. and for 12 hours at roomtemperature. For working-up, precipitated dicyclohexylurea is filteredout, and the solvent is then drawn off until a dry state is reached in avacuum. The thus obtained residue is chromatographed on silica gel[mobile solvent: dichloromethane/ethanol 28:1; and chromatography isperformed here with use of a solvent gradient with a proportion of thepolar eluant component that is used (here:ethanol) that risescontinuously in the course of the chromatography].

Yield: 25.28 g (88.4% of theory) of the title compound in the form of acolorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 59.10; H, 5.34; N, 3.94; F, 15.13; S, 1.50.Fnd: C, 59.18; H, 5.35; N, 4.02; F, 15.15; S, 1.56.

e)2-N-{[2,6-N,N′-Bis(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)]-L-lysyl-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

20.0 g (9.37 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 38d) isdissolved in 200 ml of ethanol, mixed with 1.5 g of Pearlman's catalyst(Pd 20%, C) and hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashed with ethanol (twicewith about 100 ml each) and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Thetitle compound is obtained as a strongly viscous and colorless oil.

Yield: 11.62 g (97.0% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 38.50; H, 4.65; N, 6.57; F, 25.25; S, 2.51.Fnd: C, 38.46; H, 4.65; N, 6.51; F, 25.23; S, 2.52.

f)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane)-2-N-{[2,6-N,N′-bis(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)]-L-lysyl}-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

9.98 g (15.84 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the aminecomponent of Example 38e) that is used) of the Gd complex, described inPatent Application DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 0.67 g of anhydrous lithium chloride (15.84 mmol) are dissolvedat 40° C. in 100 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 1.82 g (15.84 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 9.19 g (7.19 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 38e), dissolved in 50 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 3.27 g(15.84 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hoursat room temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered off, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off 3,000 Da), and in this case possible, still presentlow-molecular components are simultaneously removed. The retentate isthen freeze-dried.

Yield: 11.85 g (87.2% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 5.54%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.12; H,4.64; N, 8.15; F, 20.38; S, 1.70; Gd, 8.32. Fnd: C, 38.16; H, 4.59; N,8.18; F, 20.37; S, 1.68; Gd, 8.28.

EXAMPLE 39 a)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-(3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

At 0° C. and under nitrogen atmosphere, 12.74 g (24.4 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 39g), dissolved in 150 ml of tetrahydrofuran, isadded to a solution of 10.75 g (24.4 mmol) of1,7-bis-[benzyloxycarbonyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, dissolved ina mixture that consists of 150 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15 ml ofchloroform. Then, a total of 18.0 g (36.6 mmol) of EEDQ[2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline] is added in portions at0° C., allowed to stir overnight at room temperature, and thenconcentrated by evaporation in a vacuum. The remaining oil ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol16:1). 15.89 g (69.0% of theory, relative to the sec-amine that is used)of the monoamide and 3.8 g (8.8% of theory) of the diamide are obtainedas by-products. The title compound is isolated in the form of acolorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 45.77; H, 3.95; F, 34.19; N, 5.93. Fnd: C,45.72; H, 4.01; F, 34.22, N, 5.88.

b)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-(3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoyl)-10-[1-S-α-D-(2-carbonyl)-ethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-mannopyranose]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

7.09 g (13.4 mmol) of3-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-a-D-mannopyranosyl)-propionicacid-N-hydroxysuccinimide ester (production according to: J. Haensler etal., Bioconjugate Chem. 4, 85, (1993); Chipowsky, S., and Lee, Y. C.(1973), Synthesis of 1-Thio-Aldosides; Carbohydrate Research 31,339-346) is dissolved in 100 ml of dimethylformamide and mixed drop bydrop at 0° C. with a solution, precooled to 0° C., of 12.65 g (13.4mmol) of the title compound of Example 39a), dissolved in 100 ml ofdimethylformamide. It is stirred for 2 hours at 0° C. and for 12 hoursat room temperature. For working-up, the solvent is drawn off in avacuum until a dry state is reached, and the thus obtained residue isthen chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethyl acetate 20:1; the chromatography was performedwith use of a solvent gradient with continuous increase of theproportion of ethyl acetate).

Yield: 16.23 g (88.9% of theory) of the title compound in the form of acolorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 46.70; H, 4.36; N, 4.11; F, 23.69; S, 2.35.Fnd: C, 46.66; H, 4.35; N, 4.12; F, 23.65; S, 2.30.

c)1-(3-Oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoyl)-7-[1-S-α-D-(2-carbonyl)-ethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-mannopyranose]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

15.0 g (11.0 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 39b) isdissolved in 150 ml of ethanol, mixed with 1.0 g of Pearlman's catalyst(Pd 20%, C) and hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashed with ethanol (twicewith 75 ml each) and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The titlecompound is obtained as a strongly viscous and colorless oil.

Yield: 11.56 g (96.0% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 40.59; H, 4.33; N, 5.12; F, 29.50; S, 2.93.Fnd: C, 40.63; H, 4.35; N, 5.11; F, 29.52; S, 2.92.

d)1-(3-Oxa-2H,²H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoyl)-7-[1-S-α-D-(2-carbonyl)-ethyl-mannopyranose]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

10.0 g (9.13 mmol) of the title compound of Example 39c) is suspended in100 ml of absolute methanol and mixed at 5° C. with a catalytic amountof sodium methanolate. After a reaction time of 3 hours at roomtemperature, even thin-layer chromatographic checking(eluant:chloroform/methanol 4:1) of the course of the reaction indicatesa quantitative reaction. For the purpose of working-up, the now clearreaction solution is neutralized by mixing with Amberlite IR 120 (H⁺form)-cation-exchange resin, exchanger is suctioned out, rewashed withmethanol, and the thus obtained methanolic filtrate is drawn off in avacuum until a dry state is reached. The oily residue that is obtainedis purified by column chromatography on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/n-hexane/ethyl acetate 15:20:1; and chromatography isperformed with use of a solvent gradient with continuous increase of theproportion of ethyl acetate). After ¹H-NMR spectroscopic study of thetitle compound, the presence of the α-configuration at the anomericcenter of the D-mannopyranose was definitively established based on thesize of the coupling constant of J_(1,2)=0.9 Hz. This a-configuration isthe existing configuration that is exclusive to the anomeric center,i.e., the amount of the β-configured anomer of the title compound thatcan possibly be formed thus lies below the ¹H-NMR-spectroscopicdetection limit. The above-mentioned title compound was accordinglyshown only in the form of the pure α-configured anomer.

Yield: 8.28 g (98.0% of theory) of the title compound in the form of acolorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.59; H, 4.24; N, 6.05; F, 34.85; S, 3.46.Fnd: C, 37.57; H, 4.28; N, 6.02; F, 34.85; S, 3.44.

e)1-(3-Oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoyl)-7-[1-S-α-D-(2-carbonyl)-ethyl-mannopyranose]-4,10-bis[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,digadolinium complex

Amide conjugate of the 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane with[1,7-bis-[gadolinium complex of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid]; 3-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-α-D-mannopyranosyl)-propionicacid

2.48 g [(3.94 mmol); 4.4 molar equivalents relative to the diaminecomponent 39d) that is used] of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-troaceticacid and 167 mg of anhydrous lithium chloride (3.94 mmol) are dissolvedat 40° C. in 40 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 453 mg (3.94 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 980 mg (0.895 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 19Ad), dissolved in 10 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 814 mg(3.946 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hoursat room temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 1.32 g (69.1% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 7.65%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.43; H,4.45; N, 9.12; F, 15.02; S, 1.49; Gd, 14.63. Fnd: C, 37.42; H, 4.50; N,9.18; F, 15.07; S, 1.51; Gd, 14.58.

f) 3-Oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoic acid-t-butyl ester

25.0 g (53.8 mmol) of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoro-1-decanol [commerciallyavailable from the Lancaster Company] is dissolved in 250 ml of absolutetoluene and mixed at room temperature with a catalytic amount (about0.75 g) of tetra-n-butyl-ammonium hydrogen sulfate. Then, a total of7.55 g (134.6 mmol; 2.5 equivalents relative to the alcohol componentthat is used) of fine-powder potassium hydroxide powder is added at 0°C., followed by 15.73 g (80.7 mmol; 1.5 equivalents relative to thealcohol component that is used) of bromoacetic acid-tert-butylester, andit is allowed to stir for 2 more hours at 0° C. The thus obtainedreaction solution is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature, and forthe purpose of working-up, it is mixed with a total of 500 ml of ethylacetate and 250 ml of water. The organic phase is separated and washedtwice with water. After the organic phase is dried on sodium sulfate,salt is suctioned out, and the solvent is drawn off in a vacuum. Theremaining oily residue is purified on silica gel with use of ethylacetate/hexane (1:10) as an eluant.

Yield: 26.3 g (84.6% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound asa colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 33.23; H, 2.61; F, 55.85. Fnd: C, 33.29; H,2.61; F, 55.90.

g) 3-Oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanecarboxylic acid

20.0 g (34.58 mmol) of the title compound of Example 39f) is suspendedin 200 ml of a mixture that consists of methanol and 0.5 molar sodiumhydroxide solution at a ratio of 2:1 while being stirred at roomtemperature, and then it is heated to 60° C. After a reaction time of 12hours at 60° C., the now clear reaction mixture is neutralized forworking-up by mixing with Amberlite IR 120 (H⁺ form)-cation-exchangeresin, exchanger is suctioned out, and the thus obtainedmethanolic-aqueous filtrate is drawn off in a vacuum until a dry stateis reached. The amorphous-oily residue that is obtained is purified onsilica gel with use of ethyl acetate/n-hexane (1:3) as an eluant.

Yield: 16.0 g (88.6% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound asa colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 27.60; H, 1.35; F, 61.85. Fnd: C, 27.58; H,1.36; F, 61.90.

EXAMPLE 40 a)6-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine-methylester

16.18 g (27.0 mmol) of 2-[N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-aminoaceticacid (production according to: DE 196 03 033), dissolved in 50 ml oftetrahydrofuran, is added drop by drop at 0° C. and under nitrogenatmosphere to 8.0 g (24.4 mmol) of ε-carbonyloxybenzyl-L-lysinemethylester hydrochloride (commercially available from the Bachem Company),dissolved in a mixture that consists of 150 ml of tetrahydrofuran, 15 mlof chloroform and 2.62 g (26.0 mmol) of triethylamine. Then, a total of18.0 g (36.6 mmol) of EEDQ[2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline] is added in portions at0° C. and allowed to stir overnight at room temperature. It is thenconcentrated by evaporation in a vacuum, and the remaining oil ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol15:1). 17.0 g (79.6% of theory, relative to the primary amine used) ofthe title compound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 38.41; H, 3.45; F, 36.89; N, 4.80; S, 3.66.Fnd: C, 38.42; H, 3.47; F, 36.92; N, 4.87; S, 3.64.

b) 2-[2-(N-Ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine-methylester

15.0 g (20.23 mmol) of the compound that is produced under Example 40a)is dissolved in 200 ml of ethanol, mixed with 800 mg of Pearlman'scatalyst (Pd 20% on activated carbon) and hydrogenated until thecalculated amount of hydrogen is taken up. Catalyst is suctioned out,thoroughly rewashed with ethanol and evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The title compound is obtained as a colorless oil.

Yield: 14.68 g (97.9% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.40; H, 3.26; F, 43.56; N, 5.67; S, 4.32.Fnd: C, 32.42; H, 3.27; F, 43.60; N, 5.67; S, 4.34.

c) 6-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)2-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine-methylester

21.31 g (35.6 mmol) of1-carboxymethyloxy-2,3,4,-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside [productionas described in Patent DE 197 28 954 C1] and 3.60 g (35.6 mmol) oftriethylamine are dissolved in 500 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran. After thereaction solution is cooled to −15° C. to −20° C., a solution of 4.92 g(35.6 mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in 75 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran isslowly added at this temperature while being stirred, whereby the rateof addition by drops can be selected so that an internal temperature of−10° C. is not exceeded. After a reaction time of 15 minutes at −15° C.,a solution of 26.39 g (35.6 mmol) of the title compound of Example 40b)and 3.60 g (35.6 mmol) of triethylamine in 100 ml of dry tetrahydrofuranis then slowly added in drops at −20° C. After a reaction time of onehour at −15° C. and two hours at room temperature, the reaction solutionis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The remaining residue istaken up in 250 ml of ethyl acetate and washed twice with 100 ml each ofsaturated sodium bicarbonate solution and once with 200 ml of water.After the organic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctionedout, and the ethyl acetate is drawn off in a vacuum. The remaining oilyresidue is purified on silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/n-hexane(1:10) as an eluant.

Yield: 38.12 g (81.0% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 49.92; H, 3.92; N, 2.53; F, 29.18; S, 2.90.Fnd: C, 49.99; H, 4.11; N, 2.69; F, 29.22; S, 3.01.

d) 6-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)2-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine

27.65 g (20.92 mmol) of the compound that is produced under Example 40c)is dissolved in 250 ml of methanol. The solution of 4.0 g (100.0 mmol)of sodium hydroxide in 10 ml of distilled water is then added, and it isstirred for 3 hours at 50° C. After the course of the reaction ischecked by means of thin-layer chromatography, methyl estersaponification has already taken place quantitatively. It is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum, the remaining residue is taken up in 300ml of ethyl acetate, and the organic phase is extracted twice with 100ml each of dilute, aqueous citric acid solution. After drying on sodiumsulfate, it is filtered and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue that is obtained is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent: n-hexane/chloroform/isopropanol 15:10:1). 24.31 g (88.9% oftheory) of the title compound is obtained in the form of a colorless andviscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 51.46; H, 4.70; N, 3.21; F, 24.71; S, 2.45.Fnd: C, 51.49; H, 4.71; N, 3.19; F, 24.72; S, 2.41.

e) 6-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)2-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine

20.0 g (15.30 mmol) of the title compound of Example 40d) is dissolvedin a mixture that consists of 250 ml of 2-propanol and 25 ml of water,and it is mixed with 1.0 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd on activatedcarbon). It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at room temperature and ahydrogen pressure of one atmosphere. Catalyst is filtered out, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue isdissolved in 200 ml of methanol, and the reaction product isprecipitated by mixing with a total of 800 ml of diethyl ether. Afterthe thus obtained solid is suctioned off, the latter is dried in avacuum at 50° C.

Yield: 14.32 g (99.0% of theory) of an amorphous solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.56; H, 3.84; N, 4.44; S, 3.39; F, 34.15.Fnd: C, 35.58; H, 3.81; N, 4.45; S, 3.40; F, 34.17.

f) 6-(1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)2-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine-N-{2-hydroxyprop-3-yl-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]}-amide,Gd complex

7.48 g (7.91 mmol) of the title compound of Example 40e) is dissolved in50 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide at 40° C., and 1.00 g (8.70 mol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide is added. It is cooled to 20° C., and 1.795 g (8.7mmol) of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added. It is stirred for one hourat 20° C. and then for 4 hours at 40° C. Then, a solution that consistsof 4.53 g (7.91 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-(2-hydroxy-3-aminopropyl)-4,7,10-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecanine[for production, cf.: WO 97/02051] in 20 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide isadded in drops at this temperature within 10 minutes. It is stirred forone hour at 40° C., then overnight at room temperature. The thusobtained suspension is then mixed with sufficient acetone until theabove-mentioned title compound is completely precipitated, theprecipitate is suctioned off, dried, taken up in water, insolubledicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and the filtrate is desalinated withan AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off 3,000 Da), andlow-molecular components are removed. The retentate is thenfreeze-dried.

Yield: 9.71 g (81.7% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 3.97%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.16; H,4.16; N, 7.45; F, 21.48; Gd, 10.46; S, 2.13. Fnd: C, 35.17; H, 4.20; N,7.42; F, 21.49; Gd, 10.48; S, 2.09.

EXAMPLE 41 a)6-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-2N-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine-methylester

5.23 g (8.0 mmol) of the5-(carboxy)pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside describedin Example 30c), 1.3 g (8.0 mmol) of 1-hydroxybenzotriazole and 2.6 g(8.0 mmol) of 2-(1H-benzotriazol-1-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyluroniumtetrafluoroborate (TBTU; Peboc Limited, UK) are dissolved in 75 ml ofDMF and stirred for 15 minutes. This solution is then mixed with 5.16 ml(30 mmol) of N-ethyldiisopropylamine and with 5.93 g (8.0 mmol) of theamine that is described under Example 40b), and it is stirred for 1.5days at room temperature. For working-up, the solvent is drawn off in avacuum until a dry state is reached, and the thus obtained residue isthen chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethyl acetate 30:1; chromatography was carried out withuse of a solvent gradient with a proportion of ethyl acetate that risescontinuously).

Yield: 9.70 g (88.0% of theory) of the title compound in the form of acolorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.29; H, 4.97; N, 3.05; F, 23.43; S, 2.33.Fnd: C, 52.33; H, 4.95; N, 3.12; F, 23.50; S, 2.30.

b)6-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-2N-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine

9.0 g (12.40 mmol) of the compound that is produced under Example 41a)is dissolved in 150 ml of methanol. The solution of 2.48 g (62.0 mmol)of sodium hydroxide in 15 ml of distilled water is then added to it, andit is stirred for 3 hours at 50° C. After the course of the reaction ischecked by means of thin-layer chromatography, methyl estersaponification has already taken place quantitatively according to theabove-mentioned reaction time. It is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum, and the remaining residue is taken up in 300 ml of ethylacetate, and the organic phase is extracted twice with 100 ml each ofdilute, aqueous citric acid solution. After drying on sodium sulfate, itis filtered and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residuethat is obtained is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/chloroform/isopropanol 25:10:1). 15.88 g (93.9% of theory) ofthe title compound is obtained in the form of a colorless and stronglyviscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 51.95; H, 4.88; N, 3.08; F, 23.67; S, 2.35.Fnd: C, 51.99; H, 4.91; N, 3.09; F, 23.70; S, 2.33.

c)6-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose]-2N-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine

13.0 g (9.52 mmol) of the title compound of Example 41b) is dissolved ina mixture that consists of 150 ml of 2-propanol and 25 ml of water, and1.0 g of the palladium catalyst (10% Pd on activated carbon) is added.It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at I atmosphere of hydrogen pressure androom temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue that is obtained ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/chloroform/isopropanol 15:10:1). 9.09 g (95.1% of theory) ofthe title compound is obtained in the form of a colorless and stronglyviscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.10; H, 4.22; N, 4.19; F, 32.18; S, 3.10.Fnd: C, 37.09; H, 4.21; N, 4.19; F, 32.20; S, 3.13.

d)6-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose]-2N-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine-N-{2-hydroxy-prop-3-yl-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]}-amide,Gd complex

7.93 g (7.91 mmol) of the title compound of Example 41c) is dissolved at40° C. in 75 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide, and it is mixed with 1.00 g (8.70mol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide. It is cooled to room temperature, and atotal of 1.795 g (8.7 mmol) of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added. It isstirred for one hour at 20° C. and then for 4 hours at 40° C. Then, asolution that consists of 4.53 g (7.91 mmol) of the gadolinium complexof10-(2-hydroxy-3-aminopropyl)-4,7,10-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecanine[for production, cf.: WO 97/02051] in 20 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide isadded in drops at 40° C. within 10 minutes to this solution of theactive ester of the title compound of Example 41c). It is stirred forone hour at 40° C., then overnight at room temperature. The thusobtained suspension is then mixed with a sufficient amount of a mixturethat consists of acetone/2-propanol (2:1) until the above-mentionedtitle compound is completely precipitated, the precipitate is suctionedoff, rewashed with ethyl acetate, dried, taken up in water, insolubledicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and the filtrate is desalinated withan AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off 3,000 Da), andlow-molecular components are removed. The retentate is thenfreeze-dried.

Yield: 9.71 g (78.8% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 6.65%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.97; H,4.52; N, 7.19; F, 20.71; Gd, 10.08; S, 2.06. Fnd: C, 37.02; H, 4.50; N,7.22; F, 20.69; Gd, 10.08; S, 2.09.

EXAMPLE 42 a)6-N-{4-[2,3-Bis-(N,N-bis(t-butyloxycarbonylmethyl)-amino)-propyl]-phenyl}-3-oxa-propionyl-2-N-(1-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

5.25 g (7.72 mmol) of the tetra-t.bu-ester of “Tyr-EDTA-carboxylic acid”and 781 mg (7.72 mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 50 ml ofmethylene chloride. At −15° C., a solution that consists of 1.16 g (8.5mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in 10 ml of methylene chloride is addedin drops within 5 minutes, and it is stirred for another 20 minutes at−15° C. Then, the solution is cooled to −25° C., and a solution thatconsists of 7.07 g (7.72 mmol) of the title compound of Example 30e) and2.12 g (21.0 mmol) of triethylamine, in 70 ml of tetrahydrofuran, isadded in drops within 30 minutes, and subsequently stirred for 30 moreminutes at −15° C., and then stirring is continued overnight at roomtemperature. For working-up, the solvent is drawn off in a vacuum, andthe remaining oily residue is taken up in 250 ml of chloroform. Thechloroform phase is extracted twice with 100 ml each of a 10% aqueousammonium chloride solution, the organic phase is dried on magnesiumsulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:methylenechloride/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 9.60 g (79.0% of theory) of a colorless and very viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 46.39; H, 5.55; N, 5.32; F, 20.45; S, 2.03.Fnd: C, 46.42; H, 5.51; N, 5.29; F, 20.49; S, 2.09.

b)6-N-{4-[2,3-Bis-(N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-amino)-propyl]-phenyl}-3-oxa-propionyl-2-N-(1-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

9.0 g (5.70 mmol) of the compound produced under Example 42a) isdissolved in 150 ml of methanol. The solution of 4.0 g (100.0 mmol) ofsodium hydroxide in 25 ml of distilled water is then added to it, and itis stirred for 6 hours at 60° C. After the course of the reaction ischecked by means of thin-layer chromatography, saponification of thetetra-t-butyl ester has already taken place quantitatively according tothe above-mentioned reaction time. It is evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum, and the remaining residue is taken up in 50 ml of dimethylsulfoxide in the heat, and then it is mixed with a sufficient amount ofa mixture that consists of acetone/ethyl acetate (1:1) until theabove-mentioned title compound is completely precipitated, the thusobtained precipitate is suctioned off, thoroughly rewashed with ethylacetate, dried, taken up in water, the pH of the product solution is setat 3.5 with 1 molar hydrochloric acid, possibly present insolublecomponents are filtered out, and the filtrate is desalinated with anAMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off 3,000 Da), andlow-molecular components are removed. The retentate is thenfreeze-dried.

Yield: 6.76 g (87.6% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 3.30%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 39.89; H,4.09; N, 6.20; F, 23.84; S, 2.37. Fnd: C, 39.92; H, 4.15; N, 6.22; F,23.92; S, 2.29.

c)6-N-{4-[2,3-Bis-(N,N-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-amino)-propyl]-phenyl}-3-oxa-propionyl-2-N-(1-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide, Mn complex,disodium salt

3.0 g (2.22 mmol) of the title compound of Example 42b) is dissolved in150 ml of a water/ethanol (3:1) mixture at boiling heat, and it is mixedin portions with 0.25 g (2.22 mmol) of manganese(II) carbonate at 80° C.Then, the thus obtained reaction solution is refluxed for 5 hours. Aftercooling to room temperature, the solvent mixture is completely drawn offin a vacuum, and the remaining residue is dissolved in a mixture thatconsists of 200 ml of distilled water/n-butanol (1:1). A pH of 7.2 isset by mixing with 1N sodium hydroxide solution while being stirredvigorously. After the n-butanol is completely drawn off in a vacuum, theremaining aqueous phase is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off 3,000 Da), and low-molecularcomponents are removed. The retentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 3.19 g (99.0% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 5.08%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.23; H,3.54; F, 22.25; Mn, 3.78; N, 5.79; Na, 3.17; S, 2.21. Fnd: C, 37.30; H,3.49; F, 22.29; Mn, 3.81; N, 5.76; Na, 3.19; S, 2.18.

EXAMPLE 43 a) 3-Benzyloxycarbonylamino-glutaricacid-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-monoamide

A stirred solution of 25.0 g (94.96 mmol) of3-N-(benzyloxycarbonyl)-glutaric acid-anhydride [synthesis according to:Hatanaka, Minoru; Yamamoto, Yu-ichi; Nitta, Hajime; Ishimaru, Toshiyasu;TELEAY; Tetrahedron Lett.: EN; 22; 39; 1981; 3883-3886;] in 150 ml ofabsolute tetrahydrofuran is mixed drop by drop while being stirred witha solution of 53.97 g (95.0 mmol) of 1-perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazinein 150 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and the thus obtained reaction solution isrefluxed for 12 hours. After cooling to room temperature, it isconcentrated by evaporation to the dry state, and the remaining oilyresidue is purified on silica gel with use of dichloromethane/2-propanol(20:1) as an eluant.

Yield: 75.80 g (96.0% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a colorless and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.11; H, 2.67; N, 5.05; S, 3.86; F, 38.84.Fnd: C, 36.12; H, 2.61; N, 5.08; S, 3.88; F, 38.82.

b) 3-Amino-glutaricacid-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-monoamide

31.50 g (37.88 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 43b) isdissolved in 300 ml of ethanol, it is mixed with 2.5 g of Pearlman'scatalyst (Pd 20%, C) and hydrogenated until quantitative hydrogen uptakeis reached at 1 atmosphere of hydrogen pressure. Catalyst is suctionedout, it is rewashed with ethanol and evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The title compound is obtained as a whitish-yellow, viscous oil.

Yield: 25.22 g (95.5% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 29.28; H, 2.31; N, 6.03; S, 4.06; F, 46.31.Fnd: C, 29.32; H, 2.29; N, 6.08; S, 4.08; F, 46.28.

c)3-N-(1-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)-glutaricacid-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-monoamide

21.52 g (18.96 mmol) of1-carboxymethyloxy-2,3,4,-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranoside [productionas described in Patent DE 197 28 954 C1] is dissolved at roomtemperature in 100 ml of absolute dimethylformamide, and it is mixed at0° C. with 2.56 g (22.2 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, followed by 4.55g (22.2 mmol) of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide. After a reaction time of 60minutes at 0° C. and 3 hours at 22° C., insoluble dicyclohexylurea isfiltered out, and the thus obtained clear active ester solution of theabove-mentioned title compound is slowly added in drops at 0° C. to astirred solution of 13.22 g (18.96 mmol) of the compound of Example43b), dissolved in 100 ml of dimethylformamide. After a reaction time of12 hours at room temperature, the solvent is drawn off in a vacuum, andthe remaining residue is taken up in 300 ml of ethyl acetate, urea isfiltered out, and the organic filtrate is washed twice with 100 ml eachof saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and once with 100 ml of 10%aqueous citric acid solution and once with 200 ml of water. After theorganic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and theethyl acetate is drawn off in a vacuum. The remaining oily residue ispurified on silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/n-hexane (1:15) as aneluant.

Yield: 21.39 g (88.3% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 49.81; H, 4.10; N, 3.29; F, 25.27; S, 2.51.Fnd: C, 49.89; H, 4.11; N, 3.32; F, 25.22; S, 2.51.

d) 3-N-(1-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-glutaricacid-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-monoamide

19.55 g (15.30 mmol) of the title compound of Example 43c) is dissolvedin a mixture that consists of 250 ml of 2-propanol and 25 ml of waterand mixed with 1.5 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd on activated carbon).It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at room temperature and a hydrogenpressure of one atmosphere. Catalyst is filtered out, and the filtrateis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in200 ml of methanol, and the reaction product is precipitated by mixingwith a total of 800 ml of diethyl ether. After the thus obtained solidis suctioned off, the latter is dried in a vacuum at 40° C.

Yield: 17.49 g (97.5% of theory) of an amorphous solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.73; H, 3.08; N, 4.58; S, 3.49; F, 35.20.Fnd: C, 32.68; H, 3.15; N, 4.55; S, 3.50; F, 35.17.

e) 3-N-(1-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)-glutaricacid-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide-5-N-{2-hydroxy-prop-3-yl-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]}-amide,Gd complex

14.43 g (15.84 mmol) of the title compound of Example 43d) and 0.67 g ofanhydrous lithium chloride (15.84 mmol) are dissolved at 40° C. in 100ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirred, and it is mixedat this temperature with a total of 1.82 g (15.84 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and a solution of 9.08 g (15.84 mmol) of thegadolinium complex of10-(2-hydroxy-3-aminopropyl)-4,7,10-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecanine[for production, cf.: WO 97/02051], in 50 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide.After cooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with3.27 g (15.84 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and it is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The suspension that is obtained isthen mixed with sufficient acetone until the above-mentioned titlecompound is completely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off,dried, taken up in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out,and the filtrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltrationmembrane (cut-off 3,000 Da) and in this case possible, still presentlow-molecular components are simultaneously removed. The retentate isthen freeze-dried.

Yield: 18.71 g (80.2% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 4.87%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.24; H,3.83; N, 7.61; F, 21.92; S, 2.18; Gd, 10.67. Fnd: C, 34.26; H, 3.79; N,7.58; F, 21.87; S, 2.18; Gd, 10.68.

EXAMPLE 44 a)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-{3-oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-10-[2,6-N,N′-bis(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)]-L-lysyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

33.04 g (25.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 18c), dissolved in250 ml of tetrahydrofuran, is added at 0° C. and under nitrogenatmosphere to a solution that consists of 27.0 g (24.4 mmol) of thesec-amine that is produced under Example 35a), in a mixture thatconsists of 150 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15 ml of chloroform. Then, atotal of 18.0 g (36.6 mmol) of EEDQ[2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline] is added in portions at0° C. and allowed to stir overnight at room temperature. It is thenevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the remaining oil ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol25:1). 45.87 g (78.0% of theory, relative to the sec-amine that is used)of the title compound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 59.30; H, 5.39; F, 13.40; N, 4.65; S, 1.33.Fnd: C, 59.32; H, 5.37; F, 13.37; N, 4.70; S, 1.34.

b) 1-{3-Oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-7-[2,6-N,N′-bis(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)]-L-lysyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

24.1 g (10.0 mmol) of the title compound that is produced under Example44a) is dissolved in 250 ml of ethanol, and it is mixed with 1.4 g ofPearlman's catalyst (Pd 20%, C). It is hydrogenated until quantitativehydrogen uptake is reached, then catalyst is suctioned out, it isthoroughly rewashed with ethanol and evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The product is yellowish in color, and extremely viscous oil isobtained.

Yield: 12.80 g (90.1% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 39.72; H, 4.89; F, 22.73; N, 7.88; S, 2.26.Fnd: C, 39.72; H, 4.87; F, 22.77; N, 7.90; S, 2.24.

c) 1-{3-Oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-7-[2,6-N,N′-bis(1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose)]-L-lysyl-4,10-bis[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,digadolinium complex

5.54 g [8.8 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the amine componentof Example 44b) that is used] of the Gd-complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31 h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and anhydrous lithium chloride (0.37 g, 8.8 mmol) is dissolved at40° C. in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirred, anda total of 1.01 g (8.8 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide and 5.68 g (4.0mmol) of the title compound of Example 44b), dissolved in 40 ml ofabsolute dimethyl sulfoxide, is mixed at this temperature. After coolingto room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 1.82 g (8.8mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hours at roomtemperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 8.52 g (80.6% of theory; relative to the diamine component thatis used) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 6.09%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.61; H,4.76; N, 9.53; F, 12.21; Gd, 11.89; S, 1.12. Fnd: C, 38.57; H, 4.82; N,9.52; F, 12.21; Gd, 11.93; S, 1.15.

EXAMPLE 45 a)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-{3-oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-10-{2,6-N,N′-bis(1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)}-L-lysyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

35.80 g (25.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 37e), dissolved in250 ml of tetrahydrofuran, is added at 0° C. and under nitrogenatmosphere to a solution that consists of 27.0 g (24.4 mmol) of thesec-amine that is produced under Example 35a), in a mixture thatconsists of 150 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15 ml of chloroform. Then, atotal of 18.0 g (36.6 mmol) of EEDQ[2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline] is added in portions at0° C., and it is allowed to stir overnight at room temperature. It isthen evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the remaining oil ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/isopropanol20:1). 49.48 g (80.4% of theory, relative to the sec-amine that is used)of the title compound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 60.47; H, 5.79; F, 12.80; N, 4.44; S, 1.27.

Fnd: C, 60.52; H, 5.77; F, 12.77; N, 4.50; S, 1.30.

b) 1-{3-Oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-7-[2,6-N,N′-bis(1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose)]-L-lysyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

25.2 g (10.0 mmol) of the title compound that is produced under Example45a) is dissolved in 250 ml of ethanol and mixed with 1.8 g ofPearlman's catalyst (Pd 20%, C). It is hydrogenated until quantitativehydrogen uptake is reached, then catalyst is suctioned out, it isthoroughly rewashed with ethanol and evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The product is yellowish in color, and extremely viscous oil isobtained.

Yield: 14.11 g (92.5% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 49.60; H, 7.20; F, 21.17; N, 7.34; S, 2.10.Fnd: C, 49.62; H, 7.17; F, 21.20; N, 7.30; S, 2.14.

c) 1-{3-Oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-7-[2,6-N,N′-bis(1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose)]-L-lysyl-4,10-bis[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,digadolinium complex

5.54 g [8.8 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the amine componentof Example 45b) that is used] of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of the10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and anhydrous lithium chloride (0.37 g, 8.8 mmol) are dissolved at40° C. in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirred, andit is mixed at this temperature with a total of 1.01 g (8.8 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 6.10 g (4.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 45b), dissolved in 40 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 1.82 g(8.8 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and it is stirred for 12hours at room temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixedwith sufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 9.26 g (84.0% of theory; relative to the diamine component thatis used) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 5.89%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 40.52; H,5.16; N, 9.15; F, 11.72; Gd, 11.41; S, 1.16. Fnd: C, 40.57; H, 5.20; N,9.12; F, 11.69; Gd, 11.43; S, 1.18.

EXAMPLE 46 a)6-N-t-Butyloxycarbonyl-2-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

19.02 g (50.0 mmol) ofα-N-(benzyloxycarbonyl)-ε-N′-(tert-butyloxycarbonyl)-L-lysine(commercially available from the Bachem Company) is dissolved in 150 mlof absolute tetrahydrofuran. 8.31 g (50.0 mmol) of carbonyl diimidazoleand 5.03 g (50.0 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 75 ml of drytetrahydrofuran, are added drop by drop at 0° C., and stirring isallowed to continue for 10 minutes at this temperature. Then, a solutionof 48.42 g (50.0 mmol) of perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine and 5.03 g(50.0 mmol) of triethylamine in 250 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran is addedin drops at 0° C. After stirring overnight, the tetrahydrofuran is drawnoff in a vacuum, and the remaining oil is chromatographed on silica gel(mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol 15:1). 49.48 g (80.4% of theory,relative to the sec-amine that is used) of the title compound isobtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 40.01; H,3.79; N, 6.02; F, 34.70; S, 3.45. Fnd: C, 40.07; H, 3.82; N, 6.02; F,34.67; S, 3.48.

b)6-N-t-Butyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

30.0 g (32.2 mmol) of the title compound of Example 46a) is dissolved in300 ml of isopropanol and mixed with 1.5 g of Pearlman's catalyst (20%palladium hydroxide on carbon). It is hydrogenated for 10 hours at roomtemperature, whereby after the course of the reaction is checked bymeans of thin-layer chromatography, hydrogenolytic cleavage of thebenzyloxycarbonyl protective group has already taken placequantitatively according to the above-mentioned reaction time. Catalystis filtered out, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The remaining residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent: n-hexane/isopropanol 25:1). 25.13 g (98.0% of theory) of thetitle compound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 34.68; H, 3.67; F, 40.55; N, 7.03; S, 4.03.Fnd: C, 34.72; H, 3.70; F, 40.60; N, 7.01; S, 3.98.

c)6-N-t-Butyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[1-S-α-D-(2-carbonyl)-ethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

15.53 g (35.60 mmol) of3-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-α-D-mannopyranosyl)-propionic acid(production according to: J. Haensler et al., Bioconjugate Chem. 4, 85,(1993); Chipowsky, S. and Lee, Y. C. (1973), Synthesis of1-Thio-aldosides; Carbohydrate Research 31, 339-346) and 3.60 g (35.60mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 300 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran.After the reaction solution is cooled to −15° C. to −20° C., a solutionof 4.92 g (35.60 mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in 75 ml of drytetrahydrofuran is slowly added in drops at this temperature while beingstirred, whereby the rate of addition by drops can be selected in such away that an internal temperature of −10° C. is not exceeded. After areaction time of 15 minutes at −15° C., a solution of 28.35 g (35.60mmol) of the title compound of Example 42b) and 3.60 g (35.60 mmol) oftriethylamine is then slowly added in drops to 200 ml of drytetrahydrofuran at 20° C. After a reaction time of one hour at −15° C.and two hours at room temperature, the reaction solution is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The remaining residue is taken up in 250ml of ethyl acetate and washed twice with 100 ml each of saturatedsodium bicarbonate solution and once with 200 ml of water. After theorganic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and theethyl acetate is drawn off in a vacuum. The remaining oily residue ispurified on silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/n-hexane (1:25) as aneluant.

Yield: 34.21 g (79.1% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 39.54; H, 4.23; N, 4.61; F, 26.58; S, 5.28.Fnd: C, 39.49; H, 4.21; N, 4.59; F, 26.52;

d)6-N-t-Butyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[1-S-α-D-(2-carbonyl)-ethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

29.93 g (24.64 mmol) of the title compound of Example 46c) is suspendedin 400 ml of absolute methanol, and it is mixed at 5° C. with acatalytic amount of sodium methanolate. After a reaction time of 3 hoursat room temperature, even thin-layer chromatographic checking(eluant:chloroform/methanol=9:1) of the course of the reaction indicatesa quantitative reaction. For the purpose of working-up, the now clearreaction solution is neutralized by mixing with Amberlite® IR 120(H⁺-form)-cation-exchange resin, exchanger is suctioned out, and thethus obtained methanolic filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The amorphous residue that is obtained is purified bychromatography on silica gel with use of 2-propanol/ethylacetate/n-hexane (1:1:15) as an eluant.

Yield: 23.42 g (90.8% of theory) of a colorless and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.72; H, 14.14; N, 5.35; F, 30.85; S,6.13. Fnd: C, 36.69; H, 14.11; N, 5.35; F, 30.82; S, 6.11.

e)2-N-[1-S-α-D-(2-Carbonyl)-ethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

20.93 g (20.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 46d) is dissolvedin a mixture that consists of 50 ml of trifluoroacetic acid and 100 mlof dichloromethane at 0° C. while being stirred vigorously, and it isstirred for 10 minutes at this temperature. Then, it is evaporated tothe dry state in a vacuum, and the residue is taken up in 150 ml ofwater. The pH of this aqueous product solution is set at 9.5 by adding 2molar aqueous sodium hydroxide solution drop by drop. The aqueousproduct solution is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltrationmembrane (cut-off: 3,000 Da), and in this case, possible, still present,low-molecular components are simultaneously removed. The retentate isthen freeze-dried.

Yield: 17.79 g (94.2% of theory) of the free amine as a colorlesslyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 3.09%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.26; H,3.73; N, 5.92; F, 34.12; S, 6.77. Fnd: C, 34.26; H, 3.79; N, 5.88; F,34.07; S, 6.80.

f)2-N-[1-S-α-D-(2-Carbonyl)-ethyl-mannopyranose]-6-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,gadolinium complex

5.54 g [(8.8 mmol, 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the amine componentof Example 46e) that is used] of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of the10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 0.37 g of anhydrous lithium chloride (8.8 mmol) are dissolvedat 40° C. in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirred,and it is mixed at this temperature with a total of 1.01 g (8.8 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 3.78 g (4.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 46e), dissolved in 40 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 1.82 g(8.8 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and it is stirred for 12hours at room temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixedwith sufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, taken up inwater, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and the filtrate isdesalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off 3,000Da), and low-molecular components are removed. The retentate is thenfreeze-dried.

Yield: 5.17 g (83.0% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 4.43%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.45; H,4.07; N, 8.09; F, 20.72; Gd, 10.09; S, 4.11. Fnd: C, 35.50; H, 4.01; N,8.12; F, 20.6; Gd, 10.13; S, 4.14.

EXAMPLE 47 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-(1-O-β-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzylglucopyranose)-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

8.02 g (13.4 mmol) of the title compound[1-carboxymethyloxy-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-β-D-gluocopyranoside],described in Patent Application DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 46a), and3.24 g (28.14 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved in 100 ml ofdimethylformamide and mixed in portions at 0° C. with a total of 5.80 g(28.14 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide. It is stirred for 3 morehours at this temperature. A solution, cooled to 0° C., of 11.13 g (13.4mmol) of the title compound of Example 21c), dissolved in 50 ml ofdimethylformamide, is added drop by drop to the thus produced activeester solution, and it is stirred for 2 hours at 0° C. and for 12 hoursat room temperature. For working-up, precipitated dicyclohexylurea isfiltered out, and the solvent is then drawn off until a dry state isreached. The thus obtained residue is then chromatographed on silica gel(mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol, 20:1; chromatography wascarried out with use of a solvent gradient with continuous increase ofthe ethanol content).

Yield: 12.67 g (67.0% of theory) of the title compound in the form of acolorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.77; H, 4.50; N, 3.97; F, 22.89; S, 2.27.Fnd: C, 52.75; H, 4.61; N, 3.98; F, 22.94; S, 2.26.

b)2-N-(1-O-β-D-Carbonylmethyl-glucopyranose)-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

11.52 g (8.17 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 47a) isdissolved in 100 ml of ethanol, mixed with 0.5 g of Pearlman's catalyst(Pd 20%, C), and hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashed with ethanol (threetimes with about 40 ml in each case), and evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum. The title compound is obtained as a strongly viscous andcolorless oil.

Yield: 7.36 g (98.4% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 34.07; H, 3.63; N, 6.11; F, 35.24; S, 3.50.Fnd: C, 34.11; H, 3.59; N, 6.08; F, 35.23; S, 3.52.

c)2-N-(1-O-β-D-Carbonylmethyl-glucopyranose)-6-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

9.98 g [(15.84 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the aminecomponent of Example 47b) that is used] of the Gd complex, described inPatent Application DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 0.67 g (15.84 mmol) of anhydrous lithium chloride are dissolvedat 40° C. in 80 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirred,and it is mixed at this temperature with a total of 1.82 g (15.84 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide and 7.25 g (7.19 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 47b), dissolved in 30 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 3.27 g(15.84 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and it is stirred for 12hours at room temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixedwith sufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, taken up inwater, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and the filtrate isdesalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off 3,000Da), and low-molecular components are removed. The retentate is thenfreeze-dried.

Yield: 9.11 g (83.0% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (according to Karl-Fischer): 4.02%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.37; H,4.02; N, 8.25; F, 21.13; S, 2.10; Gd, 10.29. Fnd: C, 35.42; H, 4.07; N,8.18; F, 21.09; S, 2.06; Gd, 10.34.

EXAMPLE 48 a)2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

10.0 g (11.46 mmol) of the compound, produced under 21b), is dissolvedin 100 ml of ethanol, mixed with 1.0 g of Pearlman's catalyst (Pd 20%/C)and hydrogenated until quantitative hydrogen uptake is reached. Catalystis suctioned out, it is rewashed with ethanol and evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum. The title compound is obtained as a viscous andcolorless oil.

Yield: 8.85 g (97.5% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 30.31; H, 2.54; N, 7.07; F, 47.95; S, 4.05.Fnd: C, 30.36; H, 2.50; N, 7.11; F, 47.99; S, 4.00.

b)2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-6-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-carbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

A solution of 27.51 g (36.6 mmol) of the title compound of Example 37c)in 150 ml of dimethylformamide is added in drops to a solution, cooledto 0° C., that consists of 29.0 g (36.6 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 48a) and 4.05 g (40.26 mmol) of triethylamine in 100 ml ofdimethylformamide. After addition is completed, it is stirred for onemore hour at 0° C. and then overnight at room temperature. It isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue is taken up in300 ml of ethyl acetate. Insoluble components are filtered out, and thefiltrate is washed twice with 100 ml each of 5% aqueous soda solution.The organic phase is dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to thedry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel(mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol 25:1). 42.05 g (80.4% of theory)of the title compound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 50.42; H, 4.51; N, 7.96; F, 26.59; S, 2.24.Fnd: C, 50.38; H, 4.50; N, 7.91; F, 26.62; S, 2.20.

c)6-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)-pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

20.0 g (14.0 mmol) of the compound that is produced under Example 48b)is dissolved in 150 ml of ethanol. The solution of 2.8 g (70.0 mmol) ofsodium hydroxide in 25 ml of distilled water is then added to it, and itis stirred for 0.5 hour at 50° C. According to the thin-layerchromatogram, the protective group cleavage is already carried outquantitatively at this time. It is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum, and traces of water are removed by repeated co-distillation withethanol. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/isopropanol 20:1). 16.66 g (89.3% of theory) of the titlecompound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.25; H, 4.91; N, 4.20; F, 24.22; S, 2.41.Fnd: C, 52.30; H, 4.90; N, 4.18; F, 24.22; S, 2.38.

d)6-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

15.0 g (11.25 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 48c) isdissolved in 150 ml of a 10:1 mixture that consists of ethanol andwater, and it is mixed with 1.0 g of Pearlman's catalyst (Pd 20%/C).Then, it is hydrogenated until quantitative hydrogen uptake is reachedat room temperature and under one atmosphere of hydrogen pressure.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is rewashed with ethanol/water (10:1) andevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The title compound is obtainedas a viscous and colorless oil.

Yield: 10.77 g (98.4% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.04; H, 4.25; N, 5.76; F, 33.20; S, 3.30.Fnd: C, 37.06; H, 4.20; N, 5.81; F, 33.19; S, 3.30.

e)6-N-[1-O-α-D-(5-Carbonyl)-pentyl-mannopyranose]-2-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

5.54 g [(8.8 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the amine componentof Example 48d) that is used] of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 0.37 g (8.8 mmol) of anhydrous lithium chloride are dissolvedat 40° C. in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 1.01 g (8.8 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 3.89 g (4.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 48d), dissolved in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 1.82 g(8.8 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hours atroom temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, taken up inwater, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and the filtrate isdesalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off:3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. The retentate isthen freeze-dried.

Yield: 4.81 g (75.9% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 8.98%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.15; H,4.39; N, 7.96; F, 20.38; Gd, 9.92; S, 2.02. Fnd: C, 37.27; H, 4.40; N,8.02; F, 20.31; Gd, 10.00; S, 1.98.

EXAMPLE 49 a)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-(1-O-β-D-carbonylmethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-galactopyranose)-10-{3-oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

35.80 g (25.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 37e), dissolved in250 ml of tetrahydrofuran, is added at 0° C. and under nitrogenatmosphere to a solution that consists of 27.0 g (24.4 mmol) of thesec-amine that is produced under Example 35a), in a mixture thatconsists of 150 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15 ml of chloroform. Then, atotal of 18.0 g (36.6 mmol) of EEDQ[2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline] is added in portions at0° C., and it is allowed to stir overnight at room temperature. It isthen evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the remaining oil ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent: n-hexane/isopropanol20:1). 32.11 g (78.0% of theory, relative to the sec-amine that is used)of the title compound is obtained in the form of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 54.09; H, 4.72; F, 19.14; N, 4.98; S, 1.90.Fnd: C, 54.12; H, 4.77; F, 19.17; N, 5.03; S, 1.90.

b)1-(1-O-β-D-Carbonylmethyl-galactopyranose)-7-{3-oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

In 250 ml of ethanol, 30.0 g (17.77 mmol) of the title compound that isproduced under Example 49a) is dissolved, and it is mixed with 3.0 g ofPearlman's catalyst (Pd 20%,/C). It is hydrogenated until quantitativehydrogen uptake is reached, catalyst is then suctioned out, it isthoroughly rewashed with ethanol and evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The product is yellowish in color, and extremely viscous oil isobtained.

Yield: 17.89 g (95.1% oftheory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.30; H, 4.09; F, 30.50; N, 7.94; S, 3.03.Fnd: C, 36.26; H, 4.12; F, 30.46; N, 7.90; S, 3.04.

c)1-(1-O-β-D-Carbonylmethyl-galactopyranose)-7-{3-oxa-pentane-1,5-dicarboxylicacid-1-oyl-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide}-4,10-bis[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,di-gadolinium complex

5.54 g [8.8 mmol; 4.4 molar equivalents relative to the amine componentof Example 49b) that is used] of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 0.37 g (8.8 mmol) of anhydrous lithium chloride are dissolvedat 40° C. in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 1.01 g (8.8 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 2.11 g (2.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 49b), dissolved in 25 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 1.82 g(8.8 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hours atroom temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compound iscompletely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried, takenup in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 3.29 g (72.2% of theory; relative to the amine component that isused) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 5.99%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.84; H,4.37; N, 9.82; F, 14.15; Gd, 19.63; S, 1.40. Fnd: C, 36.87; H, 4.40; N,9.82; F, 14.09; Gd, 19.59; S, 1.38.

EXAMPLE 50 a)3-(1-O-α-D-2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)-2-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-serine-methylester

21.42 g (39.61 mmol) of 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-mannopyranose(production according to: F. Kong et al., J. Carbohydr. Chem.; 16; 6;1997; 877-890) is dissolved in 500 ml of dry acetonitrile. After thereaction solution is cooled to 5° C., a solution of 13.23 g (59.52 mmol)of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid trimethyl silyl ester in 30 ml ofacetonitrile, followed by a solution that consists of 20.06 g (79.21mmol) of N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-serine methyl ester (commerciallyavailable from the Bachem Company) in 50 ml of acetonitrile, are slowlyadded in drops at this temperature while being stirred, whereby the rateof addition by drops can be selected in such a way that an internaltemperature of 10° C. is not exceeded. After a reaction time of 15 hoursat room temperature, the reaction solution is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum. The remaining residue is taken up in 250 ml of ethylacetate and washed twice with 100 ml each of saturated sodiumbicarbonate solution and once with 200 ml of water. After the organicphase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and the ethylacetate is drawn off in a vacuum. The remaining oily residue is purifiedon silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/n-hexane (1:5) as an eluant.

Yield: 23.60 g (76.8% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 71.21; H, 6.37; N, 1.81. Fnd: C, 71.19; H,6.41; N, 1.79.

b)3-(1-O-α-D-2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose)-2-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-serine

10.0 g (12.90 mmol) of the compound that is produced under Example 50a)is dissolved in a mixture that consists of 20 ml of methanol, 20 ml ofwater and 50 ml of tetrahydrofuran. 0.47 g (19.35 mmol) of lithiumhydroxide, dissolved in 25 ml of distilled water, is then added at roomtemperature, and it is then stirred for 6 hours at 60° C. After thecourse of the reaction is checked by means of thin-layer chromatography(eluant:methylene chloride/methanol 10:1), saponification of the methylester of Example 30a) has already taken place quantitatively accordingto the above-mentioned reaction time. For the purpose of working-up, theproduct solution is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theremaining residue is taken up in 250 ml of ethyl acetate in heat (about60° C.). Then, the thus obtained ethyl acetate phase is washed twicewith 50 ml each of a 15% aqueous hydrochloric acid, and once with 100 mlof distilled water. The organic phase is dried on magnesium sulfate,filtered and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/ethyl acetate5:1). 8.40 g (85.7% of theory) of the title compound is obtained in theform of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 70.94; H, 6.22; N, 1.84. Fnd: C, 70.97; H,6.30; N, 1.78.

c)3-(1-O-α-D-2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose-2-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-serine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)piperazine]-amide

20.57 g (27.0 mmol) of the carboxylic acid, produced according toExample 50b) and dissolved in 50 ml of tetrahydrofuran, is added drop bydrop at 0° C. and under nitrogen atmosphere to 13.86 g (24.40 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine (produced according to DE 19603033),dissolved in a mixture that consists of 150 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15ml of chloroform. Then, a total of 18.0 g (36.60 mmol) of EEDQ[2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline] is added in portions at0° C., and it is allowed to stir overnight at room temperature. For thepurpose of working-up, the reaction solution is concentrated byevaporation in a vacuum, and the remaining, extremely viscous oil ischromatographed on silica gel with use of an n-hexane/isopropanol (15:1)mixture as an eluant system. 17.0 g (79.6% of theory, relative to theprimary amine that is used) of the title compound is obtained in theform of a colorless and viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 51.53; H, 4.23; N, 3.15; F, 25.65; S, 2.41.Fnd: C, 51.48; H, 4.27; N, 3.10; F, 25.71; S, 2.35.

d)3-(1-O-α-D-Mannopyranose)-L-serine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)piperazine]-amide

15.0 g (11.41 mmol) of the compound that is produced according toExample 50c) is dissolved in 200 ml of ethanol, and it is mixed with 1.5g of Pearlman's catalyst (Pd 20%, C). Then, the reaction solution ishydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogen atmosphere (1 atm)until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed (about 8 hours). Forthe purpose of working-up, catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughlyrewashed with ethanol (twice with about 100 ml each), and theproduct-containing ethanolic filtrate is evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum. The title compound is obtained as a strongly viscous andcolorless oil.

Yield: 8.79 g (94.0% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 30.78; H, 3.20; N, 5.13; F, 39.41; S, 3.91.Fnd: C, 30.87; H, 3.14; N, 5.19; F, 39.50; S, 3.88.

e)3-(1-O-α-D-Mannopyranose)-2-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-L-serine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

A stirred suspension of 5.7 g [9.06 mmol; corresponding to 1.5 molarequivalents relative to the title compound (primary amine) of Example50d) that is used] of the Gd complex, described in Patent Application DE197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid in 75 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide is mixed at 70° C. with0.68 g (15.9 mmol) of lithium chloride. After 30 minutes of stirring at70° C., the now clear reaction solution is mixed in portions with atotal of 1.83 g (15.9 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, and the reactionmixture is kept for 1 more hour at 70° C. After the reaction solution iscooled to 10° C., it is mixed with 4.52 g (23.85 mmol) ofdicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and the reaction solution is stirred foranother hour at 0° C., followed by 12 hours at 22° C. The thus obtainedsolution of N-hydroxysuccinimide ester of the Gd complex of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid is now mixed at 22° C. drop by drop with a solution of 4.94 g (6.03mmol) of the title compound of Example 30d), in 15 ml of absolutedimethyl sulfoxide, and it is stirred for another 12 hours at roomtemperature. For working-up, the reaction solution is slowly added indrops at 22° C. in a solvent mixture that consists of 250 ml of acetoneand 250 ml of 2-propanol, whereby the title compound has settledcompletely as a light yellowish-colored oil after 12 hours at 10° C.Supernatant eluant mixture is carefully decanted out, and the oilyproduct is taken up in 200 ml of distilled water, whereby the lattergoes completely into solution in such a way that a lightyellowish-colored aqueous solution of the above-mentioned title compoundis obtained. Subsequently, the aqueous product solution is firstfiltered with a membrane filter and then, for the purpose ofdesalination and separation of low-molecular components, it isultrafiltered three times with a YM3-ultrafiltration membrane (AMICON®:cut-off: 3,000 Da). The thus obtained retentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 8.63 g (80.2% of theory, relative to the title compound ofExample 30d) that is used) as a colorless lyophilizate with a watercontent of 7.65%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 33.57; H,3.80; N, 7.83; F, 22.57; Gd, 10.99; S, 2.24. Fnd: C, 33.57; H, 3.76; N,7.82; F, 22.63; Gd, 11.06; S, 2.18.

EXAMPLE 51 a) 6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[O-β-D-galactopyranosyl(1→4)-gluconosyl]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

A solution of 13.3 g (37.2 mmol) ofO-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucono-1,5-lactone [lactobionolactone;production according to: (a) Williams, T. J.; Plessas, N. R.; Goldstein,I. J. Carbohydr. Res. 1978, 67, Cl. (b) Kobayashi, K.; Sumitomo, H.;Ina, Y. Polym. J. 1985, 17, 567, (c) Hiromi Kitano, Katsuko Sohda, andAyako Kosaka, Bioconjugate Chem. 1995, 6 131-134] in 40 ml of absolutedimethyl sulfoxide is added drop by drop at room temperature to astirred solution of 4.98 g (6.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example21c) in 40 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. The thus obtained reactionsolution is then stirred for 14 hours at 40° C. For working-up, it ismixed at room temperature with 500 ml of absolute 2-propanol, and theresulting colorless precipitate is suctioned off by means of a G4 fritand thoroughly rewashed with a total of 250 ml of absolute 2-propanol.The thus obtained solid is now dissolved in 300 ml of distilled waterand ultrafiltered a total of three times with a YM3-ultrafiltrationmembrane (AMICON®: cut-off: 3,000 Da). By the third time of theultrafiltration process, both the excess lactobionolactone and alsopossibly still present low-molecular components are separated from thedesired product. The residue that remains in the ultrafiltrationmembrane is subsequently dissolved completely in 300 ml of distilledwater and freeze-dried.

Yield: 6.51 g (92.7% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate

Water content: 10.03%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.98; H,4.05; N, 4.79; F, 27.58; S, 2.74. Fnd: C, 39.04; H, 4.09; N, 4.82; F,27.61; S, 2.71.

b) 2-N-[O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl(1→4)-gluoconosyl]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

5.0 g (4.27 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 5 la) isdissolved in 100 ml of ethanol, mixed with 0.5 g of Pearlman's catalyst(Pd 20%, C) and hydrogenated until quantitative hydrogen uptake isreached at 1 atmosphere of hydrogen pressure. Catalyst is suctioned out,rewashed with ethanol and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Thetitle compound is obtained as a colorless and viscous oil.

Yield: 4.36 g (98.5% of theory).

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 34.76; H, 3.99; N, 5.40; F, 31.51; S, 3.09.Fnd: C, 34.78; H, 4.04; N, 5.34; F, 31.51; S, 3.15.

c)2-N-[O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl(1→4)-gluoconosyl]-6-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

5.54 g [(8.8 mmol; 2.2 molar equivalents relative to the amine componentof Example 51b) that is used] of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 0.37 g (8.8 mmol) of anhydrous lithium chloride are dissolvedat 40° C. in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 1.01 g (8.8 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide and 3.85 g (4.0 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 31Ab), dissolved in 60 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide. Aftercooling to room temperature, the reaction solution is mixed with 1.82 g(8.8 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 12 hours atroom temperature. The suspension that is obtained is then mixed withsufficient acetone/2-propanol (1:1) until the above-mentioned titlecompound is completely precipitated, and the precipitate is suctionedoff. The thus obtained precipitate is subsequently taken up in 300 ml ofwater, and insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out. The filtrate isultrafiltered three times with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off: 3,000 Da). By the third time that the ultrafiltration processis performed, both the excess Gd complex and possibly still present,low-molecular components are separated from the desired product. Theresidue that remains in the ultrafiltration membrane is subsequentlycompletely dissolved in 500 ml of distilled water and freeze-dried.

Yield: 4.64 g (70.4% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 10.08%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.70; H,4.22; N, 7.65; F, 19.59; Gd, 9.54; S, 1.95. Fnd: C, 35.77; H, 4.17; N,7.71; F, 19.61; Gd, 9.60; S, 1.99.

EXAMPLE 52 a) 2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-lysine

100 g (356.7 mmol) of 6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-lysine is dissolved in amixture that consists of 1000 ml of trifluoroacetic acid ethyl ester/500ml of ethanol, and it is stirred for 24 hours at room temperature. It isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is crystallized fromdiisopropyl ether.

Yield: 128.9 g (96% of theory) of a colorless, crystalline powder.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 51.07; H, 5.09; F, 15.14; N, 7.44. Fnd: C,51.25; H, 5.18; F, 15.03; N, 7.58.

b)2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

164.2 g (0.664 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 125 g (332 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 52a) and 188.7 g (332 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine (produced according to DE 19603033)in 800 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum andchromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 286 g (93% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.30; H, 2.83; F, 41.01; N, 6.05; S, 3.46.Fnd: C, 36.18; H, 2.94; F, 40.87; N, 5.98; S, 3.40.

c)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

Ammonia gas is introduced at 0° C. for one hour into a solution thatconsists of 280 g (302.2 mmol) of the title compound of Example 52b) in2000 ml of ethanol. It is then stirred for 4 hours at 0° C. It isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is absorptivelyprecipitated from water. The solid is filtered off and dried in a vacuum(50° C.).

Yield: 243.5 g (97% of theory) of an amorphous solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.60; H, 3.28; F, 38.89; N, 6.75; S, 3.86.Fnd: C, 37.15; H, 3.33; F, 38.78; N, 6.68; S, 3.81.

d)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-(3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

A solution that consists of 19.93 g (70 mmol) of 3,6,9,12,15pentaoxahexadecanoic acid chloride [produced according to Liebigs Ann.Chem. (1980), (6), 852-62] in 50 ml of dichloromethane is added in dropsat 0° C. to 50 g (60.20 mmol) of the title compound of Example 52c) and7.10 g (70 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 350 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. 200 ml of 5%aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is stirred for 5 minutes atroom temperature. The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesiumsulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 53.7 g (93% of theory) of a colorless, viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 33.83; H, 4.94; F, 3.34; N, 5.84; S, 33.69.Fnd: C, 33.75; H, 5.05; F, 3.29; N, 5.78; S, 33.75.

e)2-N-(3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

50 g (52.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 52d) is dissolved in500 ml of ethanol, and 6 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added. Itis hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 43.0 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 27.68; H, 5.01; F, 39.17; N, 6.79; S, 3.89.Fnd: C, 27.60; H, 5.13; F, 39.09; N, 6.68; S, 3.81.

f)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-(3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

20 g (24.25 mmol) of the title compound of Example 52e), 2.79 g (24.25mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.12 g (50 mmol) of lithium chloride and15.27 g (24.25 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-pentanoicacid]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex are dissolved in 200 mlof dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 8.25 g (40mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is then stirredovernight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml ofacetone, and it is stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid isfiltered off and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18,mobile solvent: gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 28.21 g (81% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.0%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 31.78; H,4.84; F, 22.49; N, 8.78; S, 2.23; Gd, 10.95. Fnd: C, 31.74; H, 4.98; F,22.39; N, 8.69; S, 2.15; Gd, 10.87.

EXAMPLE 53 a)6-N-[3,9-Bis(t-butyloxycarbonylmethyl)-3,6,9-triazaundecane-1,11-dicarboxylicacid bis(tbutylester)-6-carbonylmethyl]-2-N-[3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

8.25 g (40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 20 g (24.08 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 52e), 14.88 g (24.08 mmol) of 3,9-bis(tbutyloxycarbonylmethyl-3,6,9-triazaundecane-1,11-dicarboxylic acid-bis(tbutylester) and 2.77 g (24.08 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolvedin 150 ml of dimethylformamide. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., thenovernight at room temperature. Precipitated urea is filtered out, thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum and chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent:=dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 31.61 g (91% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 40.80; H, 6.71; F, 22.39; N, 6.80; S, 2.22.Fnd: C, 40.72; H, 6.82; F, 22.30; N, 6.75; S, 2.14.

b)6-N-[6-Carbonylmethyl-3,9-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-3,6,9-triazaundecanedicarboxylicacid-1-carboxy-11-carboxylato-]-2-N-(3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex, sodium salt

30 g (20.8 mmol) of the title compound of Example 53a) is dissolved in300 ml of trifluoroacetic acid, and it is stirred for 5 hours at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state, the residue is taken upin 300 ml of water, and it is set at a pH of 2.5 with 10% aqueous NaOH.Then, 3.77 g (10.4 mmol) of gadolinium oxide is added, and it is stirredfor 3 hours at 60° C. It is allowed to reach room temperature, and it isset at a pH of 7.4 with sodium hydroxide solution. It is evaporated tothe dry state, and the residue is purified on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of water/acetonitrile).

Yield: 19.18 g (67% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous solid.

Water content: 9.8%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 28.80; H,4.25; F, 23.47; N, 7.12; S, 2.33; Gd, 11.48; Na, 1.67. Fnd: C, 28.67; H,4.34; F, 23.38; N, 7.03; S, 2.27; Gd, 11.37; Na, 1.74.

EXAMPLE 54 a) Lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine]-amide

20 g (24.08 mmol) of the title compound of Example 52c) is dissolved in300 ml of ethanol, and 4 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added. Itis hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 16.77 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.04; H, 3.04; F, 46.38; N, 8.04; S, 4.60.Fnd: C, 30.97; H, 3.15; F, 46.31; N, 7.98; S, 4.51.

b)2,6-N,N′-Bis[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex (metal complex XVI)

10 g (14.36 mmol) of the title compound of Example 54a), 3.34 g (29mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.54 g (mmol) of lithium chloride and18.26 g (29 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-Gd complex are dissolved in 200 ml ofdimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 12.38 g (60mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is then stirredovernight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml ofacetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filteredoff and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 19.02 g (69% of theory) of a colorless solid

Water content: 11.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.03; H,4.04; F, 16.82; N, 10.21; S, 1.67; Gd, 16.38. Fnd: C, 34.96; H, 4.13; F,16.74; N, 10.16; S, 1.61; Gd, 16.33.

EXAMPLE 55 a) 2-[4-(3-Oxapropionic acid ethyl ester)]-phenylacetic acidmethyl ester

233.8 g (1.4 mol) of 2-bromoacetic acid-ethyl ester is added to 200 g(1.204 mol) of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid methyl ester, 212 g (2 mol) ofsodium carbonate in 2000 ml of acetone, and it is refluxed for 5 hours.The solid is filtered off, and it is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:-n-hexane/ethyl acetate=15:1).

Yield: 288.5 g (95% of theory) of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 61.90; H, 6.39. Fnd: C, 61.75; H, 6.51.

b) 2-[4-(3-Oxapropionic acid ethyl ester)]-phenyl-2-bromoacetic acidmethyl ester

201 g (1.13 mol) of N-bromosuccinimide and 100 mg of dibenzylperoxideare added to 285 g (1.13 mol) of the title compound of Example 55a),dissolved, in 2000 ml of carbon tetrachloride, and it is refluxed for 8hours. It is cooled in an ice bath, the precipitated succinimide isfiltered off, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The residue is purified on silica gel (mobilesolvent:n-hexane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 359.2 g (96% of theory) of a colorless, viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 47.28; H, 4.57; Br, 24.16. Fnd: C, 47.19;H, 4.71; Br, 24.05.

c) 2-[4-(3-Oxapropionic acid ethylester)]-phenyl-2-[1-(1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-7-yl]-acetic acidmethyl ester

350 g (1.057 mol) of the title compound of Example 55b) is added to 603g (3.5 mol) of 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane in 6000 ml of chloroform,and it is stirred overnight at room temperature. It is extracted 3 timeswith 3000 ml of water, the organic phase is dried on magnesium sulfateand evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is used withoutfurther purification in the next reaction (3d).

Yield: 448 g (quantitative) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 59.70; H, 8.11; N, 13.26. Fnd: C, 59.58; H,8.20; N, 13.18.

d) 2-[4-(3-Oxapropionicacid)]-phenyl-2-[1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraaza-cyclododecan-10-yl]-aceticacid

445 g (1.053 mol) of the title compound of Example 55c) and 496 g (5.27mol) of chloroacetic acid are dissolved in 4000 ml of water. It is setwith 30% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution to a pH of 10. It is heatedto 70° C., and the pH is kept at 10 by adding 30% aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution. It is stirred for 8 hours at 70° C. It is then setat a pH of 13 and refluxed for 30 minutes. The solution is cooled in anice bath and set at a pH of 1 by adding concentrated hydrochloric acid.It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken upin 4000 ml of methanol and absorptively precipitated for one hour atroom temperature. Precipitated common salt is filtered out, the filtrateis evaporated to the dry state, and the residue is purified on silicagel.

RP-18 (mobile solvent: gradient that consists ofwater/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 403 g (69% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 10.2%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 51.98; H,6.18; N, 10.10. Fnd: C, 51.80; H, 6.31; N, 10.01.

e) 2-[4-(3-Oxapropionicacid)]-phenyl-2-[1,4,7-tris(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-aceticacid, Gd complex

130.73 g (360.65 mmol) of gadolinium oxide is added to 400 g (721.3mmol) of the title compound of Example 55d) in 2000 ml of water, and itis stirred for 5 hours at 80° C. The solution is filtered, and thefiltrate is freeze-dried.

Yield: 511 g (quantitative) of an amorphous solid.

Water content: 11.0%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 40.67; H,4.41; Gd, 22.19; N, 7.98. Fnd: C, 40.51; H, 4.52; Gd, 22.05; N, 8.03.

f) 2,6-N,N′-Bis{2-[4-(3-oxapropionyl)-phenyl]-2-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecan-10-yl]-aceticacid]-lysine-[4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide, digadoliniumcomplex, disodium salt

10 g (14.36 mmol) of the title compound of Example 54a), 3.45 g (30mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.54 g (60 mmol) of lithium chloride and21.26 g (30 mmol) of the title compound of Example 4Be are dissolved in250 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C.,16.51 g (80 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it isthen stirred overnight at room temperature. The solution is poured into2000 ml of acetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid isfiltered off and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18,mobile solvent: gradient that consists of water/ethanol/-acetonitrile).It is dissolved in a little water, set at a pH of 7.4 with sodiumhydroxide solution and freeze-dried.

Yield: 21.02 g (69% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.2%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.36; H,3.66; F, 15.22; Gd, 14.82; N, 7.92; Na, 2.71; S, 1.51. Fnd: C, 37.28; H,3.74; F, 15.14; Gd, 14.75; N, 8.03; Na, 2.23; S, 1.46.

EXAMPLE 56 a) 2,6-N,N′-Bis[6-carbonylmethyl-3,9-bis(tbutyloxycarbonylmethyl)3,6,9-triazaundecane-1,11-dicarboxylic acid-bis(tbutylester)]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

10.32 g (50 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 10 g (14.36 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 54a), 18.53 g (30 mmol) of 3,9-bis(tbutyloxycarbonylmethyl)-6-carboxymethyl-3,6,9-triazaundecane-1,11-dicarboxylicacid-bis(t butylester), and 3.45 g (30 mol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide,dissolved in 150 ml of dimethylformamide. It is stirred for 3 hours at0° C., then overnight at room temperature. Precipitated urea is filteredout, the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum andchromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 19.60 g (72% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 49.41; H, 6.75; F, 17.03; N, 7.39; S, 1.69.Fnd: C, 49.35; H, 6.82; F, 16.92; N, 7.32; S, 1.62.

b)2,6-N,N-Bis[6-carbonylmethyl-3,9-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-3,6,9-triazaundecanedicarboxylicacid-1-carboxy-11-carboxylato-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex, sodium salt]

15 g (7.91 mol) of the title compound of Example 56a) is dissolved in 50ml of chloroform, and 200 ml of trifluoroacetic acid is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes at room temperature. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, and the residue is dissolved in 150 ml of water. 2.87g (7.91 mmol) of gadolinium oxide is added, and it is stirred for 5hours at 80° C. It is allowed to cool to room temperature and set at pH7.4 with 2N sodium hydroxide solution. The solution is evaporated to thedry state in a vacuum and purified on RP-18 (mobile solvent: gradientthat consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 8.11 g (57% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous solid.

Water content: 9.6%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 30.70; H,3.08; Gd, 17.48; N, 7.78; Na, 2.56; S, 1.78. Fnd: C, 30.58; H, 3.19; Gd,17.42; N, 7.71; Na, 2.68; S, 1.72.

EXAMPLE 57 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[6-carboxymethyl-3,9-bis(t-butyloxycarbonylmethyl)-3,6,9-triazaundecane-1,11-dicarboxylicacid-bis(tbutylester)]-lysine-[1(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

8.25 g (40 mol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 20 g (24.08 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 52c), 14.88 g (24.08 mmol) of 3,9-bis(tbutyloxycarbonylmethyl)-6-carboxymethyl-3,6,9-triazaun-decane-1,11-dicarboxylicacid-bis(t butylester) and 2.88 g (25 mol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide,dissolved in 100 ml of dimethylformamide. It is stirred for 3 hours at0° C., then overnight at room temperature. Precipitated urea is filteredout, the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum andchromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 27.21 g (79% of theory) of a viscous oil

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 47.03; H, 5.64; F, 22.58; N, 6.85; S, 2.24.Fnd: C, 46.94; H, 5.58; F, 22.65; N, 6.84; S, 2.31.

b) 2-N-[Carbonylmethyl-3,9-bis(tbutyloxycarbonylmethyl)-3,6,9-triazaundecane-1,11-dicarboxylicacid-bis(tbutylester)]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

25 g (17.48 mmol) of the title compound of Example 57a) is dissolved in350 ml of ethanol, and 5 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added. Itis hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 22.66 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 44.48; H, 5.75; F, 24.92; N, 7.56; S, 2.47.Fnd: C, 44.59; H, 5.81; F, 25.03; N, 7.46; S, 2.52.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)]-2-N-[6-carbonylmethyl-3,9-bis(tbutyloxycarbonylmethyl) 3,6,9-triazaundecane-1,11-dicarboxylic acid bis(t butylester)]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine-]-amide,Gd complex

20 g (15.43 mmol) of the title compound of Example 57b), 1.78 g (15.43mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 1.48 g (35 mmol) of lithium chloride and9.72 g (15.43 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4oxo-5-methyl-5yl)-pentanoicacid-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex, are dissolved in 150 mlof dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 5.16 g (25mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and then it is stirredovernight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 2500 ml ofacetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filteredoff and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 22.94 g (78% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 7.9%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 42.22; H,5.29; F, 16.95; Gd, 8.25; N, 8.82; S, 1.68. Fnd: C, 42.15; H, 5.41; F,16.87; Gd, 8.13; N, 8.70; S, 1.60.

d)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)]-2-N-[6-carbonylmethyl-3,9-bis(carboxylatomethyl)3,6,9-triazaundecanedicarboxylicacid-carboxy-11-carboxylato-z]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,digadolinium complex, sodium salt

20 g (10.49 mmol) of the title compound of Example 57c) is dissolved in200 ml of trifluoroacetic acid. It is stirred for 60 minutes at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theresidue is dissolved in 150 ml of water. 1.90 g (5.25 mmol) ofgadolinium oxide is added, and it is stirred for 5 hours at 80° C. It isallowed to cool to room temperature and set at a pH of 7.4 with sodiumhydroxide solution. The solution is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum and purified on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent: gradient thatconsists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 11.89 g (61% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous solid.

Water content: 10.2%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 32.97; H,3.47; F, 17.39; Gd, 16.93; N, 9.05; Na, 1.24; S, 1.73. Fnd: C, 32.90; H,3.53; F, 17.31; Gd, 16.87; N, 8.92; Na, 1.33; S, 1.67.

EXAMPLE 58 a) 5,6-Bis(benzyloxy)-3oxa-hexanoic acid-t butylester

100 g (376.2 mmol) of 1,2-di-O-benzyl-glycerol [produced according toChem. Phys. Lipids (1987), 43(2), 113-277] and 5 g of tetrabutylammoniumhydrogen sulfate are dissolved in a mixture that consists of 400 ml oftoluene and 200 ml of 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. At 0° C.,78 g (400 mmol) of 2-bromoacetic acid-t butyl ester is added in dropsover 30 minutes, and then it is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. The organicphase is separated, dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:n-hexane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 133.4 g (94% of theory) of a colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 71.48; H, 7.82. Fnd: C, 71.61; H, 7.92.

b) 5,6-Bis(benzyloxy)-3-oxa-hexanoic acid

130 g (336.4 mmol) of the title compound of Example 58a) is dissolved in200 ml of dichloromethane, and 100 ml of trifluoroacetic acid is addedat 0° C. It is stirred for 4 hours at room temperature, and then it isevaporated to the dry state. The residue is crystallized frompentane/diethyl ether.

Yield: 102.2 g (92% of theory) of a waxy solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 69.07; H, 6.71. Fnd: C, 69.19; H, 6.82.

c)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclo-dodecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

50 g (60.20 mmol) of the title compound of Example 52c), 6.93 g (60.20mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 5.09 g (120 mmol) of lithium chloride,and 37.91 g (60.20 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl),Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 20.63 g (100 mmol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and then it is stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone andstirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off and thenpurified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobile solvent: gradientthat consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 75.53 g (87% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 10.1%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.48; H,3.84; F, 22.39; Gd, 10.90; N, 8.74; S, 2.22. Fnd: C, 37.39; H, 4.02; F,22.29; Gd, 10.75; N, 8.70; S, 2.22.

d)2-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3aza-4-oxo-5methyl-5yl]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

70 g (48.53 mmol) of the title compound of Example 58c) is dissolved in500 ml of water/100 ml of ethanol, and 5 g of palladium catalyst (10%Pd/C) is added. It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst isfiltered out, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum.

Yield: 63.5 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 9.8%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.48; H,3.84; F, 22.39; Gd, 10.90; N, 8.74; S, 2.22. Fnd: C, 37.39; H, 4.03; F,22.31; Gd, 10.78; N, 8.65; S, 2.20.

e)6-N-[5,6-Bis(benzyloxy)-3-oxahexanoyl]-2-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

10 g (7.64 mmol) of the title compound of Example 58d), 3.30 g (10 mmol)of the title compound of Example 7b, 0.85 g (20 mmol) of lithiumchloride and 1.15 g (10 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved in150 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C.,3.10 g (15 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it isstirred for 8 hours at room temperature. The reaction solution is pouredinto 2000 ml of acetone, and the deposited precipitate is isolated. Thetitle compound is purified on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent:gradientthat consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 11.14 g (90% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous solid.

Water content: 4.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 41.51; H,4.29; F, 19.93; N, 7.78; Gd, 9.70; S, 1.98. Fnd: C, 41.45; H, 4.38; F,19.84; N, 7.70; Gd, 9.58; S, 1.90.

f) 6-N-(5,6,-Dihydroxy-3-oxahexanoyl)-2-N-[1,4,7-triscarboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

10 g (6.17 mmol) of the title compound of Example 58e) is dissolved in200 ml of ethanol, and 3 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added. Itis hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 8.89 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 3.1%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.03; H,3.99; F, 22.42; Gd, 10.92; N, 8.75; S, 2.23. Fnd: C, 34.95; H, 4.12; F,22.30; Gd, 10.78; N, 8.71; S, 2.18.

EXAMPLE 59 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N[-5,6-bis(benzyloxy)-3-oxa-hexanoyl]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

9.28 g (45 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 20 g (24.08 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 52c), 9.91 g (30 mmol) of the title compound of Example 7b and3.45 g (30 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 100 ml ofdimethylformamide. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. and then overnightat room temperature. Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum and chromatographed on silicagel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 24.50 g (89% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 47.29; H, 4.14; F, 28.26; N, 4.90; S, 2.81.Fnd: C, 47.14; H, 4.26; F, 28.17; N, 4.91; S, 2.69.

b)2-N-(5,6-Dihydroxy-3-oxahexanoyl)-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

20 g (17.5 mmol) of the title compound of Example 52d) is dissolved in300 ml of ethanol, and 5 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added. Itis hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 17.65 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 44.05; H, 4.10; F, 32.02; N, 5.55; S, 3.18.Fnd: C, 43.96; H, 4.21; F, 31.94; N, 5.48; S, 3.24.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

15 g (14.87 mmol) of the title compound of Example 59b), 1.73 g (15mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 1.27 g (30 mmol) of lithium chloride and9.48 g (15 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)-pentanoicacid-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex, are dissolved in 100 mlof dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 5.16 g (25mol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and then it is stirredovernight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 1500 ml ofacetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filteredoff and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18 mobilesolvent: gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 19.28 g (80% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 10.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 41.51; H,4.29; F, 19.93; Gd, 9.70; N, 7.78; S, 1.98. Fnd: C, 41.37; H, 4.40; F,19.88; Gd, 9.58; N, 7.67; S, 1.85.

EXAMPLE 60 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[2,6-N,N′-bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-lysyl]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

20 g (24.08 mmol) of the title compound of Example 52c) and 2.53 g (25mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 200 ml of tetrahydrofuran (THF),and 14.46 g (27 mmol) of di-N,N′-Z-lysine paranitrophenylester is added.It is stirred for 5 hours at 50° C. It is evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum, and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel. Mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 28.07 g (95% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 46.99; H, 4.19; F, 26.32; N, 6.85; S, 2.61.Fnd: C, 47.08; H, 4.32; F, 26.21; N, 6.75; S, 2.54.

b) 2-N-(Lysyl)-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,trihydrobromide

100 ml of hydrobromic acid in glacial acetic acid (48%) is added to 25 g(20.37 mmol) of the title compound of Example 60a) and stirred for 2hours at 40° C. It is cooled to 0° C., 1500 ml of diethyl ester is addedin drops, and the precipitated solid is filtered off. After drying in avacuum (60° C.), 21.52 g (99% of theory) of a slightly yellow-colored,crystalline solid is obtained.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 27.01; H, 3.40; Br, 22.46; F, 30.26; N,7.87; S, 3.00. Fnd: C, 26.92; H, 3.53; Br, 22.15; F, 30.14; N, 7.69; S,2.87.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)]-2-N-]2,6-N,N′-bis[1,4,7-triscarboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)]-lysyl]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,trigadolinium complex

31.49 g (50 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-)-5-yl)-pentanoicacid, Gd complex

6.91 g (60 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide and 4.24 g (100 mmol) oflithium chloride are dissolved in 350 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide whilebeing heated slightly. At 10° C., 16.51 g (80 mmol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is stirred for 5 hours at10° C. 10 g (9.37 mmol) of the title compound of Example 60b) and 3.03 g(30 mmol) of triethylamine are added to this mixture, and it is stirredfor 12 hours at 60° C. It is allowed to cool to room temperature, andthe mixture is poured into 3000 ml of acetone. The deposited precipitateis filtered off and purified on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 16.7 g (67% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 7.9%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 36.58; H,4.43; F, 12.14; Gd, 17.74; N, 11.06; S, 1.14. Fnd: C, 36.47; H, 4.54; F,12.03; Gd, 17.65; N, 10.95; S, 1.21.

EXAMPLE 61 a)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-(3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

24.73 g (100 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 18.13 g (68.1 mmol) of3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoic acid and 30 g (68.1 mmol) of1,7di-Z-cyclene, produced according to Z. Kovacs and A. D. Sherry, J.Chem. Soc. Chem. Commun. (1995), 2, 185, in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran,and it is stirred overnight at room temperature. It is evaporated to thedry state in a vacuum and chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 19.13 g (42% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 61.03; H, 7.61; N, 8.13. Fnd: C, 60.92; H,7.75; N, 8.04.

b)1,7-Bis(benzyloxycarbonyl)-4-(3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-10-(2H,2H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

12.36 g (50 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 18 g (26.91 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 61a) and 14.05 g (26.91 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid, produced according toDE 19603033, in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred overnightat room temperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum andchromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 21.51 g (67% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 47.32; H, 4.82; F, 27.07; N, 4.70. Fnd: C,47.26; H, 5.01; F, 26.94; N, 4.59.

c)1-(3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-7-(2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxaperfluorotridecanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane

20 g (16.77 mmol) of the title compound of Example 52d) is dissolved in200 ml of ethanol, and 2.5 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added.It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 15.5 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 40.27; H, 4.90; F, 34.93; N, 6.06. Fnd: C,40.15; H, 4.99; F, 34.87; N, 5.94.

d)1,7-Bis(1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-4-(3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-10-(2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H,-3-oxaperfluorotridecanoyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex

15 g (16.22 mmol) of the title compound of Example 61c), 4.60 g (40mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 3.39 g (80 mmol) of lithium chloride and25.19 g (40 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)-pentanoicacid, Gd complex, are dissolved in 300 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide whilebeing heated slightly. At 10° C., 24.73 g (100 mmol) of EEDQ is added,and then it is stirred overnight at room temperature. The solution ispoured into 3000 ml of acetone and stirred for 10 minutes.

The precipitated solid is filtered off and then purified bychromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobile solvent: gradient that consistsof water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 19.86 g (57% of theory) of a colorless solid

Water content: 11.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.58; H,4.74; F, 15.04; Gd, 14.64; N, 9.13. Fnd: C, 38.47; H, 4.91; F, 14.95;Gd, 14.57; N, 9.04.

EXAMPLE 62 a) 3,5-Dinitrobenzoicacid-1-[(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

A solution that consists of 8.76 g (38 mmol) of 3,5-dinitrobenzoylchloride in 55 ml of dichloromethane is added in drops at 0° C. to 20 g(35.2 mmol) and 8.1 g (80 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. 200 ml of 5%aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is stirred for 5 minutes atroom temperature. The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesiumsulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 24.96 g (93% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 29.35; H, 1.45; F, 42.37; N, 7.35; S, 4.21.Fnd: C, 29.28; H, 1.61; F, 42.15; N, 7.25; S, 4.15.

b) 3,5 Diaminobenzoicacid-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

20 g (26.23 mmol) of the title compound of Example 62a) is dissolved in400 ml of ethanol, and 6 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added. Itis hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 18.43 g (quantitative) of a cream-colored solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.49; H, 2.15; F, 45.98; N, 7.98; S, 4.57.Fnd: C, 32.29; H, 2.35; F, 45.69; N, 7.81; S, 4.40.

c)3,5-N,N′-Bis[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-)]-benzoicacid-[1-(4-perfluorooctyl-sulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide, Gd complex

10 g (14.24 mmol) of the title compound of Example 62b), 3.45 g (30mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.54 g (60 mol) of lithium chloride and18.89 g (30 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)-pentanoicacid, Gd complex, are dissolved in 200 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide whilebeing heated slightly. At 10° C., 10.32 g (50 mmol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and then it is stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 2000 ml of acetone, andit is stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off andthen purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobile solvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 19.74 g (72% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.8%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.55; H,3.72; F, 16.77; Gd, 16.33; N, 10.18; S, 1.67. Fnd: C, 35.48; H, 3.84; F,16.58; Gd, 16.24; N, 10.07; S, 1.58.

EXAMPLE 63 a) 3-Oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanecarboxylicacid-t-butylester

25.0 g (53.8 mmol) of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoro-1-decanol [commerciallyavailable from the Lancaster Company] is dissolved in 250 ml of absolutetoluene and mixed at room temperature with a catalytic amount (about0.75 g) of tetra-n-butyl-ammonium hydrogen sulfate. Then, a total of7.55 g (134.6 mmol; 2.5 equivalents relative to the alcohol componentthat is used) of fine-powder potassium hydroxide powder is added at 0°C., followed by 15.73 g (80.7 mmol; 1.5 equivalents relative to thealcohol component that is used) of bromoacetic acid-tert-butylester, andit is allowed to stir for 2 more hours at 0° C. The thus obtainedreaction solution is stirred for 12 more hours at room temperature, andfor the purpose of working-up, it is mixed with a total of 500 ml ofethyl acetate and 250 ml of water. The organic phase is separated andwashed twice with water. After the organic phase is dried on sodiumsulfate, salt is suctioned out, and the solvent is drawn off in avacuum. The remaining oily residue is purified on silica gel with use ofethyl acetate/hexane (1:10) as an eluant.

Yield: 26.3 g (84.6% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound asa colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 33.23; H, 2.61; F, 55.85. Fnd: C, 33.29; H,2.61; F, 55.90.

b) 3-Oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanecarboxylic acid

20.0 g (34.58 mmol) of the title compound of Example 63a) is suspendedin 200 ml of a mixture that consists of methanol and 0.5 molar sodiumhydroxide solution at a ratio of 2:1 while being stirred at roomtemperature, and then it is heated to 60° C. After a reaction time of 12hours at 60° C., the now clear reaction mixture is neutralized forworking-up by mixing with Amberlite® IR 120 (H⁺ form)-cation-exchangeresin, exchanger is suctioned out, and the thus obtainedmethanolic-aqueous filtrate is drawn off in a vacuum until a dry stateis reached. The amorphous-oily residue that is obtained is purified onsilica gel with use of ethyl acetate/n-hexane (1:3) as an eluant.

Yield: 16.0 g (88.6% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound asa colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 27.60; H, 1.35; F, 61.85. Fnd: C, 27.58; H,1.36; F, 61.90.

c)1,7-Bis{[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane}-diethylenetriamine,digadolinium complex

2.48 g [(3.94 mmol); 2.05 molar equivalents relative to thediethylenetriamine that is used] of the Gd complex, described in PatentApplication DE 197 28 954 C1 under Example 31h), of10-(4-carboxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-3-azabutyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 167 mg of anhydrous lithium chloride (3.94 mmol) are dissolvedat 40° C. in 40 ml of absolute dimethyl sulfoxide while being stirredand mixed at this temperature with a total of 453 mg (3.94 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide. After cooling to room temperature, the thusobtained reaction solution is mixed with 814 mg (3.946 mmol) ofN,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and stirred for 2 hours at roomtemperature. The suspension of active ester that is obtained is thenmixed with 198.3 mg (1.92 mmol) of diethylenetriamine, dissolved in 5 mlof absolute dimethyl sulfoxide, and it is stirred for 12 hours at roomtemperature. For the purpose of working-up, the reaction mixture ismixed with sufficient acetone until the above-mentioned title compoundis completely precipitated, the precipitate is suctioned off, dried,taken up in water, insoluble dicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and thefiltrate is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane(cut-off 3,000 Da), and low-molecular components are removed. Theretentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 1.85 g (72.7% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 3.89%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.03; H,5.24; N, 13.73; Gd, 23.71. Fnd: C, 37.98; H, 5.20; N, 13.69; Gd, 23.78.

d)1,7-Bis{[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl-pentanoyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane}-4-(3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoyl)-diethylenetriamine,digadolinium complex

1.27 g (2.44 mmol) of the title compound of Example 63b), dissolved in amixture that consists of 15 ml of tetrahydrofuran and 15 ml of dimethylsulfoxide, is added drop by drop at 50° C. and under nitrogen atmosphereto a solution of 3.23 g (2.44 mmol) of the title compound of Example63c), in a mixture that consists of 30 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide and 3 mlof tetrahydrofuran. Then, a total of 1.80 g (3.66 mmol) of EEDQ[2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline] is added in portions at0° C. and allowed to stir overnight at room temperature. The reactionsolution that is obtained is then mixed with sufficient acetone untilthe above-mentioned title compound is completely precipitated, theprecipitate is suctioned off, dried, taken up in water, insolublecomponents are filtered out, and the filtrate is ultrafiltered with anAMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off 3,000 Da), which is usedboth for complete desalination and for removing low-molecular componentsfrom the title compound. The retentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 3.54 g (79.4% of theory) as a colorless lyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 5.87%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.43; H,4.07; N, 9.95; F, 17.64; Gd, 17.18. Fnd: C, 35.42; H, 4.01; N, 9.89; F,17.67; Gd, 17.18.

EXAMPLE 64 a) 2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine

100.0 g (356.7 mmol) of 6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine is dissolved in amixture that consists of 1000 ml of trifluoroacetic acid ethyl ester and500 ml of ethanol, and it is stirred for 24 hours at room temperature.It is evaporated to the dry state, and the residue is crystallized fromdiisopropyl ether.

Yield: 128.9 g (96% of theory) of a colorless crystalline powder.

Melting point: 98.5° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 51.07; H, 5.09; N, 7.44; F, 15.14. Fnd: C,51.25; H, 5.18; N, 7.58; F, 15.03.

b)2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

164.2 g (0.664 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 125.0 g (332.0 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 52a) and 188.7 g (332.0 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine (produced according to DE 19603033)in 750 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum andchromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 286.0 g (93% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Melting point: 92° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.30; H, 2.83; N, 6.05; F, 41.01; S, 3.46.Fnd: C, 36.18; H, 2.94; N, 5.98; F, 40.87; S, 3.40.

c)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

Ammonia gas is introduced at 0° C. for one hour into a solution thatconsists of 280.0 g (302.2 mol) of the title compound of Example 52b) in2000 ml of ethanol. It is then stirred for 4 hours at 0° C. It isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is absorptivelyprecipitated from water. The solid is filtered off and dried in a vacuumat 50° C.

Yield: 243.5 g (97.0% of theory) of an amorphous solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.60; H, 3.28; N, 6.75; F, 38.89; S, 3.86.Fnd: C, 37.55; H, 3.33; N, 6.68; F, 38.78; S, 3.81.

d) L-Lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

200.0 g (240.8 mmol) of the compound that is produced under 64c) isdissolved in 1000 ml of ethanol, mixed with 5.0 g of Pearlman's catalyst(Pd 20%, C) and hydrogenated at room temperature under a hydrogenatmosphere (1 atm) until no more hydrogen absorption can be observed.Catalyst is suctioned out, it is thoroughly rewashed with ethanol (threetimes with about 100 ml each) and evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The title compound is obtained as a strongly viscous andyellowish-colored oil.

Yield: 162.5 g (96.9% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.04; H, 3.04; N, 8.05; F, 46.38; S, 4.60.Fnd: C, 31.11; H, 3.09; N, 8.08; F, 46.33; S, 4.62.

e)6N-2N-Bis-{4-[2,3-bis-(N,N-bis(t-butyloxycarbonylmethyl)-amino)-propyl]-phenyl}-3-oxa-propionyl-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

5.25 g (7.72 mmol) of the4-[2,3-bis-(N,N-bis(t-butyloxycarbonylmethyl)-amino)-propyl]-phenyl}-3-oxa-propionicacid and 781.0 mg (7.72 mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 50 ml ofmethylene chloride. At −15° C., a solution that consists of 1.16 g (8.5mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in 10 ml of methylene chloride is addedin drops within 5 minutes, and it is stirred for another 20 minutes at−15° C. Then, the solution is cooled to −25° C., and a solution,consisting of 2.68 g (3.86 mmol) of the title compound of Example 64d)and 2.12 g (21.0 mmol) of triethylamine, in 70 ml of tetrahydrofuran isadded in drops within 30 minutes and subsequently stirred for another 30minutes at −15° C., and then stirring is continued overnight at roomtemperature. For working-up, the solvent is drawn off in a vacuum, andthe remaining oily residue is taken up in 250 ml of chloroform. Thechloroform phase is extracted twice with 100 ml each of a 10% aqueousammonium chloride solution, the organic phase is dried on magnesiumsulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:methylenechloride/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 5.37 g (68.8% of theory) of a colorless and very viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.27; H, 6.43; N, 5.54; F, 15.97; S, 1.59.Fnd: C, 52.22; H, 6.51; N, 5.49; F, 15.99; S, 1.63.

f)6N-2N-Bis-{4-[2,3-bis-(N,N-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-amino)-propyl]-phenyl}-3-oxa-propionyl-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,octa-sodium salt

5.0 g (2.47 mmol) of the title compound of Example 64e) is dissolved in60 ml of absolute dichloromethane. Then, it is mixed drop by drop at 0°C. with a total of 75 ml of trifluoroacetic acid. After a reaction timeof 12 hours at room temperature, it is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The remaining residue is mixed with 100 ml of water and drawnoff again in a vacuum until a dry state is reached. The thus obtainedresidue is dissolved in 200 ml of distilled water, and the aqueousproduct solution of the above-mentioned title compound is extractedtwice with 60 ml of diethyl ether in each case. The resulting aqueousproduct solution is made up to a total volume of 300 ml by mixing withwater, insoluble components are filtered out, and the filtrate isultrafiltered with an AMICON® YM-3 ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off3,000 Da), which is used both for complete desalination and for removinglow-molecular components from the title compound. The retentate is madeup to a total volume of 200 ml by mixing with water, and the pH of thissolution is then set at 10.0 with 15% sodium hydroxide solution. Thebasic, aqueous product solution is subsequently freeze-dried.

4.0 g (92.8% of theory) of the title compound is obtained in the form ofthe octa-sodium salt as an amorphous lyophilizate.

Water content: 5.37%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.46; H,3.28; N, 6.41; F, 18.47; S, 1.83; Na, 10.52. Fnd: C, 38.42; H, 3.31; N,6.39; F, 18.51; S, 1.87; Na, 10.38.

g)6N-2N-Bis-{4-[2,3-bis-(N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-amino)-propyl]-phenyl}-3-oxa-propionyl-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,di-manganese complex, tetra-sodium salt

1.94 g (1.11 mmol) of the title compound of Example 64f) is dissolved in100 ml of distilled water, and the resulting solution is brought to a pHof 4.0 by mixing with 1 molar aqueous hydrochloric acid. At 80° C., itis now mixed in portions with 0.25 g (2.22 mmol) of manganese(II)carbonate. Then, the thus obtained reaction solution is refluxed for 5hours. After cooling to room temperature, the pH of the aqueous productsolution is set at 7.2 by mixing with 1N sodium hydroxide solution whilebeing stirred vigorously, and it is desalinated with an AMICON® YM-3ultrafiltration membrane (cut-off 3,000 Da), and low-molecularcomponents are removed. The retentate is then freeze-dried.

Yield: 1.80 g (92.0% of theory) of the title compound as a colorlesslyophilizate.

H₂O content (Karl-Fischer): 7.28%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.07; H,3.25; F, 18.28; Mn, 6.22; N, 6.34; Na, 5.20; S, 1.81. Fnd: C, 38.01; H,3.29; F, 18.29; Mn, 6.21; N, 6.36; Na, 5.28; S, 1.78.

EXAMPLE 65 a)6-N-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-2-N-[(N-pteroyl)-L-glutaminyl]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

20 g (45.31 mmol) of folic acid is dissolved in 300 ml of dimethylsulfoxide, and 9.49 g (46 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is addedat 10° C. It is stirred overnight at room temperature. 29.1 g (35 mmol)of the title compound of Example 52c) and 20 ml of pyridine are added tothis mixture, and it is stirred for 3 hours at 50° C. It is cooled toroom temperature, and a mixture that consists of 1500 ml of diethylether/1500 ml of acetone is added. The deposited precipitate is filteredoff and purified on (RP-18) (mobile solvent=gradient that consists ofwater/ethanol/tetrahydrofuran).

Yield: 21.59 g (38% of theory) of a yellow solid.

Water content: 2.1%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 43.10; H,3.54; F, 25.76; N, 11.29; S, 2.56. Fnd: C, 43.02; H, 3.62; F, 25.68; N,11.21; S, 2.48.

b)2-N-[(N-Pteroyl)-L-glutaminyl]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

200 ml of hydrobromic acid in glacial acetic acid (48%) is added to 20 g(15.95 mmol) of the title compound of Example 65a), and it is stirredfor 2 hours at 40° C. It is cooled to 0° C., 2000 ml of diethyl ether isadded in drops, and the precipitated solid is filtered off. After dryingin a vacuum (60° C.), 18.96 g (99% of theory) of a yellow-colored,crystalline solid is obtained.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.01; H, 3.27; Br, 6.65; F, 26.90; N,12.83; S, 2.67. Fnd: C, 36.91; H, 3.42; Br, 6.31; F, 29.75; N, 12.72; S,2.56.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4oxo-5-methyl-5yl]-2-N-[(N-pteroyl]-L-glutaminyl]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

0.92 g (8 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 0.68 g (16 mol) of lithiumchloride and 5.04 g (8 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl-10-(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5yl)-1,4,7-10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 80 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 2.06 g (10 mol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and then it is stirred for 3hours at room temperature. 5 g (4.16 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 65b) and 10 ml of pyridine are added to this reaction solution.It is stirred overnight at room temperature. The solution is poured into1000 ml of acetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid isfiltered off and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18,mobile solvent: gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).It is dissolved in some water, the pH is set at 7.4 with sodiumhydroxide solution, and it is freeze-dried.

Yield: 3.87 g (53% of theory) of a yellow solid.

Water content: 5.8%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 38.36; H,3.74; F, 18.42; Gd, 8.97; N, 12.78; Na, 1.31; S, 1.83. Fnd: C, 38.28; H,3.85; F, 18.33; Gd, 8.85; N, 12.69; Na, 1.42; S, 1.75.

EXAMPLE 66 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa)-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane, and at 0° C., it is added in drops to asolution that consists of 5.47 g (60 mmol) of 2,3-dihydroxypropylamineand 6.07 g (60 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml ofdichloromethane. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours atroom temperature. 300 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, andit is thoroughly stirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated,dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=15:1).

Yield: 29.70 g (87% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 30.32; H, 2.20; N, 2.36; F, 54.35. Fnd: C,30.12; H, 2.41; N, 2.18; F, 54.15.

b)N-(2,3-Dihydroxypropyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amine

30 g (48.8 mmol) of the title compound of Example 66a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 50 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 300 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 60° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml eachof dichloromethane. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=15:1).

Yield: 24.07 g (85% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.05; H, 2.61; N, 2.41; F, 55.66. Fnd: C,31.91; H, 2.78; N, 2.33; F, 55.47.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 9.21 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 66b is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water and chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent:gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.09 g (85% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 6.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.26; H,3.64; N, 7.05; F, 27.10; Gd, 13.19. Fnd: C, 34.12; H, 3.83; N, 6.91; F,26.88; Gd, 12.93.

EXAMPLE 671,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride and 3.66 g (31.76 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide are dissolved at 60° C. in 100 ml of dimethylsulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., 3.51 g (17 mmol) ofN,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it is stirred for 5 hours at15° C. To separate the urea, the solution is filtered. 8.63 g (15.88mmol) of the title compound of Example 68b and 5.06 g (50 mmol) oftriethylamine are added to the filtrate, and it is stirred for 12 hoursat room temperature. The solution is poured into 1500 ml of diethylether/100 ml of acetone, and it is stirred for 30 minutes. Theprecipitated solid is filtered off and chromatographed on silica gelRP-18 (mobile solvent:gradient that consists oftetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 13.86 g (78% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 9.3%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 33.28; H,3.42; N, 7.51; F, 28.87; Gd, 14.05. Fnd: C, 33.12; H, 3.61; N, 7.37; F,28.69; Gd, 13.89.

EXAMPLE 68 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in200 ml of dichloromethane. Ammonia gas is then directed into thesolution for about 2 hours at 0° C. It is stirred for 4 more hours at 0°C., then for 2 hours at room temperature. 300 ml of 5% aqueoushydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughly stirred for 15 minutes.The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesium sulfate andevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=20:1).

Yield: 27.85 g (93% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 27.66; H, 1.55; N, 2.69; F, 61.97. Fnd: C,27.49; H, 1.72; N, 2.54; F, 61.81.

b) 1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecylamine, hydrochloride

27 g (51.8 mmol) of the title compound of Example 68a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 400 ml of ethanol/100 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 60° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, and the residue is crystallized from a littleethanol/diethyl ether.

Yield: 26.75 g (95% of theory) of a colorless, crystalline solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 26.51; H, 2.04; N, 2.58; F, 59.41; Cl,6.52. Fnd: C, 26.37; H, 2.21; N, 2.46; F, 59.25; Cl, 6.38.

c) 3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxahexadecanoicacid-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

14.24 g (50 mmol) of 3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoic acid chloride isadded at 0° C. to 26.5 g (48.74 mmol) of the title compound of Example68b, and 14.8 g (146.2 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, is added in drops, and it is stirred for 3 hours at 0°C. 300 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughlystirred for 30 minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried onmagnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone: 20:1).

Yield: 32.03 g (87% of theory) of a colorless oil

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.57; H, 4.00; N, 1.85; F, 42.75. Fnd: C,36.46; H, 4.12; N, 1.76; F, 42.53.

d)N-(3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxahexadecyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

31 g (41.03 mmol) of the title compound of Example 68c is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 25 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 8 hours at 40° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml eachof dichloromethane. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=15:1).

Yield: 27.68 g (91% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.26; H, 4.35; N, 1.89; F, 43.56. Fnd: C,37.11; H, 4.51; N, 1.73; F, 43.41.

e)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-{(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-[N-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxa)-hexadexyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl]-amide}-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 11.77 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 68d is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water and chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobilesolvent:gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 18.05 g (84% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 6.2%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 37.28; H,4.47; N, 6.21; F, 23.87; Gd, 11.62. Fnd: C, 37.11; H, 4.61; N, 6.03; F,23.64; Gd, 11.42.

EXAMPLE 69 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(5-hydroxy-3-oxa-pentyl)-amide

8.90 g (70 mmol) of oxalyl chloride is added to 30 g (57.45 mmol) of2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid in 300 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 12 hours at room temperature. Itis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in100 ml of dichloromethane and added in drops at 0° C. to a solution thatconsists of 6.25 g (60 mmol) of 5-hydroxy-3-oxa-pentylamine and 6.07 g(60 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 200 ml of dichloromethane. Itis stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at room temperature.300 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughlystirred for 15 minutes. The organic phase is separated, dried onmagnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 32.20 g (92% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.54; H, 2.65; N, 2.30; F, 53.01. Fnd: C,31.61; H, 2.84; N, 2.14; F, 52.85.

b)N-(5-Hydroxy-3-oxa-pentyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl-amine

30 g (49.24 mmol) of the title compound of Example 69a is dissolved in300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 31 ml of 10 M boranedimethyl sulfide (intetrahydrofuran) is added. It is refluxed for 16 hours. It is cooled to0° C., and 200 ml of methanol is added in drops, then it is evaporatedto the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is taken up in a mixture thatconsists of 300 ml of ethanol/50 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid,and it is stirred for 10 hours at 50° C. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, the residue is taken up in 300 ml of 5% aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, and it is extracted 3 times with 300 ml eachof dichloromethane. The organic phases are dried on magnesium sulfate,evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/2-propanol=20:1).

Yield: 26.09 g (89% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.28; H, 3.05; N, 2.35; F, 54.25. Fnd: C,32.12; H, 3.21; N, 2.18; F, 54.09.

c)1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-hexan-5-ylic)-acid-N-(5-hydroxy-3-oxa-pentyl)-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa)-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,gadolinium complex

10 g (15.88 mmol) of the gadolinium complex of10-[1-(carboxymethylcarboamoyl)-ethyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triaceticacid and 1.35 g (31.76 mmol) of lithium chloride are dissolved at 60° C.in 100 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. It is cooled to 15° C., and 9.45 g(15.88 mmol) of the title compound of Example 69b is added. It isstirred for 10 minutes, and then 7.42 g (30 mmol) of2-ethoxy-1-ethoxycarbonyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline is added. It is stirredfor 12 hours at room temperature. The solution is poured into a mixturethat consists of 200 ml of acetone/1300 ml of diethyl ether, and it isstirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The deposited precipitate isfiltered off, it is dissolved in a mixture that consists of a littleethanol/water and chromatographed on silica gel RP-18 (mobile solvent:gradient that consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile/water).

Yield: 16.10 g (84% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Water content: 5.7%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 34.83; H,3.84; N, 6.96; F, 26.76; Gd, 13.03. Fnd: C, 34.65; H, 3.96; N, 6.84; F,26.62; Gd, 12.91.

EXAMPLE 70 a) 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-α,β-D-mannopyranose

Analogously to what is described in the literature [M. L. Wolfrom and A.Thompson in Methods in Carbohydrate Chemistry (R. L. Whistler, M. L.Wolfrom and J. N. BeMiller, Eds.), Academic Press, New York, Vol. II,53, pp. 211-215, (1963)], the reaction of 150 g (832.5 mmol) ofα,β-D-mannopyranose with a mixture that consists of 1500 ml of absolutepyridine and 1500 ml of acetic acid anhydride yields, after working-up,315 g (96.7%) of the above-mentioned title compound as a crude productin the form of a viscous and colorless oil. By ¹H-NMR spectroscopicstudy of the thus obtained title compound, it was possible to determinethe a to β ratio of both anomers at 4:1. Separation of the α,β-anomersof the above-mentioned title compound can be eliminated to carry out thereaction steps below.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 49.21; H, 5.68. Fnd: C, 49.12; H, 5.78.

b) 6-[1-O-α-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-D-mannopyranosyl)-hexanoic acidethyl ester]

Analogously to what is described in the literature for the synthesis ofaryl glycopyranosides [J. Conchie and G. A. Levvy in Methods inCarbohydrate Chemistry (R. L. Whistler, M. L. Wolfrom and J. N.BeMiller, Eds.), Academic Press, New York, Vol. II, 90, pp. 345-347,(1963)], the reaction of 156.2 g (400 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 70a as an α,β-anomer mixture with 67 ml (400 mmol) of6-hydroxy-hexanoic acid ethyl ester and 60.8 ml (520 mmol) of tin(IV)chloride in a total of 600 ml of 1,2-dichloroethane aftercolumn-chromatographic purification (eluant:hexane/ethyl acetate 2:1)results in the formation of 100.05 g (51% of theory) of theabove-mentioned title compound as a colorless and viscous oil. By¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study of the thus obtained title compound, it waspossible to show that the above-mentioned title compound is only thepure α-anomer.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.94; H, 6.77. Fnd: C, 52.80; H, 6.78.

c) 6-[1-O-α-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-D-mannopyranosyl)-hexanoic acid

A stirred suspension of 141.0 g (289 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 70b in 200 ml of dioxane is mixed in portions with a total of238.5 g (4.26 mol) of fine-powder potassium hydroxide powder at roomtemperature and with simultaneous vigorous stirring. To make it easierto stir, the reaction mixture is mixed with another 200 ml of dioxane,and the thus obtained suspension is subsequently heated to boiling andmixed at this temperature drop by drop with a total of 372 ml (3.128mol) of benzyl bromide over a period of two hours. After a reaction timeof 4 hours at 110° C. followed by 12 hours at room temperature, thereaction mixture is slowly poured into a total of 2.5 liters of icewater for the purpose of working-up, and the aqueous phase issubsequently completely extracted with diethyl ether. After the thusobtained ether phase is washed, and after the subsequent drying of thesame with sodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and the diethyl etheris drawn off in a vacuum. Excess benzyl bromide is then quantitativelydistilled off from the reaction mixture in an oil pump vacuum at an oilbath temperature of 180° C. The thus obtained, resinous-oily residue ispurified on silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/hexane (1:10) as aneluant.

Yield: 172.2 g (91.0% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a colorless and extremely viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 75.68; H, 7.16. Fnd: C, 75.79; H, 7.04.

d) 6-[1-O-α-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-D-mannopyranosyl)-hexanoicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

100 g (134 mmol) of the acid that is described in Example 70c and 13.5 g(134 mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 1200 ml of drytetrahydrofuran. After cooling to −15° C., a solution of 18.45 g (135mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in 200 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran isslowly added in drops while being stirred, whereby the internaltemperature does not exceed −10° C. After a reaction time of 15 minutesat −15° C., a solution of 165.5 g (134 mmol) of1-amino-1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane and 13.5 g (134 mmol) oftriethylamine in 250 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran is added in drops at −20°C. After a reaction time of one hour at −15° C. and two hours at roomtemperature, the reaction solution is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. The remaining residue is taken up in 300 ml of ethyl acetate andwashed twice with 400 ml each of saturated sodium bicarbonate solutionand once with 500 ml of water. After the organic phase is dried onsodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and the ethyl acetate is drawnoff in a vacuum. The remaining oily residue is purified on silica gelwith use of dichloromethane/hexane/2-propanol (10:5:1) as an eluant.

Yield: 143.8 g (86.9% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 57.38; H, 4.98; N, 1.13; F, 26.15. Fnd: C,57.30; H, 5.44; N, 1.01; F, 26.25.

e) 6-[1-O-α-D-Mannopyranosyl)-hexanoic acidN-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

40.0 g (32.38 mmol) of the title compound of Example 70d is dissolved in750 ml of 2-propanol and mixed with 2.0 g of palladium catalyst (10%Pd/C). The reaction solution is hydrogenated for 12 hours at 22° C. and1 atmosphere of hydrogen pressure. Then, catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state. The remaining residue istaken up in 300 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide, and 21.52 g (88.0% of theory)of the above-mentioned title compound is obtained as a colorless andcrystalline powder with the decomposition melting point of 88.5° C. fromthe thus obtained product solution by mixing with a total of 1000 ml ofdiethyl ether after the precipitated solid is suctioned off.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.01; H, 5.92; N, 1.75; F, 40.34. Fnd: C,36.07; H, 6.08; N, 1.76; F, 40.66.

f) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I and6-[1-O-α-D-mannopyranosyl)-hexanoic acidN-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide

3.17 g (4.2 mmol) of the title compound of Example 70e is added to 35 mlof a solution of metal complex I (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 98 ml. Itis heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution iscooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A solution that is produced in such away can be used directly for biological experiments. (The concentrationis 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 71 a)1-O-α-D-[(1-Perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine-4-carbonyl)-pentyl-5]-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-mannopyranose

74.59 g (100 mmol) of the acid that is described in Example 71c and10.11 g (100 mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 800 ml of a mixturethat consists of tetrahydrofuran/acetonitrile (mixing ratio 7:3). Then,it is mixed drop by drop at room temperature with 500 ml of atetrahydrofuran solution of 58.0 g (102.0 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine, 10.11 g (100 mmol) of triethylamineand 16.84 g (110 mmol) of 1-hydroxybenzotriazole. The thus obtainedreaction solution is mixed at −5° C. with a solution of 22.7 g (110mmol) of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, dissolved in 100 ml oftetrahydrofuran, and then it is stirred at −5° C. for another two hours.After the reaction solution has thawed, it is stirred at roomtemperature for another 12 hours, precipitated dicyclohexylurea isfiltered out, and the filtrate that is obtained is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum. The remaining residue is taken up in 600 ml of ethylacetate and washed twice with 300 ml each of saturated sodiumbicarbonate solution and twice with 300 ml each of water. After theorganic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and theethyl acetate is drawn off in a vacuum. The remaining oily residue ispurified on silica gel with use of dichloromethane/acetone/2-propanol(16:2:1) as an eluant.

Yield: 113.01 g (79.8% of theory) of a colorless and viscous oil

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 58.52; H, 4.27; N, 1.98; S, 2.26; F, 22.80.Fnd: C, 58.42; H, 4.41; N, 1.80; S, 2.28; F, 23.02.

b)1-O-α-D-[(1-Perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine-4-carbonyl)-pentyl-5]-mannopyranose

50 g (35.30 mmol) of the title compound of Example 71a is dissolved in amixture that consists of 500 ml of 2-propanol and 50 ml of water, and 2g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd on activated carbon) is added. It ishydrogenated for 12 hours at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out,and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residueis dissolved in 200 ml of methanol, and the reaction product isprecipitated by mixing with a total of 800 ml of diethyl ether. Afterthe thus obtained solid is suctioned off, the latter is dried in avacuum at 50° C.

Yield: 29.51 g (99% of theory) of an amorphous solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 34.13; H, 3.46; N, 3.32; S, 3.80; F, 38.23.Fnd: C, 34.28; H, 3.81; N, 3.25; S, 3.80; F, 38.01.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex II and1-O-α-D-[(1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine-4-carbonyl)-pentyl-5]-mannopyranose

9.92 g (11.75 mmol) of the title compound of Example 71b is added to 47ml of a solution of metal complex II (250 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous sodium chloride solution, and it is heated for 10 minutes in themicrowave. The solution is cooled to room temperature, filtered with a0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decanted into vials. A thus producedsolution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 250 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 72 a)2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-1,3,4,6-(tetra-O-benzyl)-α,β-D-glucopyranose

A total of 24.0 g (108.5 mmol) of2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α,β-D-glucopyranose, dissolved in 500 ml of absolutedimethyl sulfoxide, is added drop by drop at room temperature to astirred suspension of 20.16 g (700 mmol; 80% in mineral oil) of sodiumhydride in 150 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide. Then, it is allowed to stir foranother 120 minutes at room temperature, and then 159.5 g (1.26 mol) ofbenzyl chloride is added in drops. The thus obtained reaction solutionis subsequently stirred for another 12 hours at room temperature. Forworking-up, the reaction solution is slowly poured into 1.5 liters ofice water and then exhaustively extracted with diethyl ether. Thecombined diethyl ether phases are subsequently washed twice with 600 mleach of saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and twice with 800 ml eachof water. After the organic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt issuctioned out, and the solvent is drawn off in a vacuum. The remainingoily residue is purified on silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/hexane(1:5) as an eluant.

Yield: 48.68 g (73.6% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a viscous and colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 70.92; H, 6.45; N, 6.89. Fnd: C, 71.43; H,6.44; N, 7.02.

b) 1-O-Benzyl-3,4,6-tri-O-benzyl-2-amino-2-deoxy-α,β-D-glucopyranose

30.0 g (49.2 mmol) of the title compound of Example 72a is suspended ina mixture that consists of 750 ml of methanol and 215 ml of water, andit is mixed drop by drop at room temperature with a total of 440 ml(49.2 mmol) of a 0.112 molar aqueous perchloric acid solution. After theaddition has been completed, the reaction solution is stirred for 10more minutes at room temperature, and the thus obtained, now homogenousreaction solution is subsequently evaporated to the dry state in avacuum. By mixing the remaining oily residue with a mixture thatconsists of equal parts of hexane and dichloromethane, the latter isbrought to crystallization. The crystalline reaction product issuctioned off, washed with hexane and dried in a vacuum at roomtemperature.

Yield: 27.08 g (86% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound inthe form of its perchlorate, which is present as a colorless,crystalline compound.

Melting point: 180.5-181.5° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 63.68; H, 5.98; N, 2.19; Cl, 5.54. Fnd: C,63.43; H, 6.04; N, 2.02; Cl, 5.71.

c)1,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-2-deoxy-2-[acetyl-(2-amino-N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-1-α,β-D-glucopyranose

20.8 g (35.6 mmol) of the2-[N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-aminoacetic acid and 3.60 g (35.6mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 350 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran.After the reaction solution is cooled to −15° C. to −20° C., a solutionof 4.92 g (35.6 mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in 75 ml of drytetrahydrofuran is slowly added in drops at this temperature while beingstirred, whereby the rate of addition by drops can be selected in such away that an internal temperature of −10° C. is not exceeded. After areaction time of 15 minutes at −15° C., a solution of 22.78 g (35.6mmol) of the perchlorate (title compound of Example 72b) and 3.60 g(35.6 mmol) of triethylamine, in 100 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran at −20°C. is then slowly added in drops. After a reaction time of one hour at−15° C. and two hours at room temperature, the reaction solution isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The remaining residue is takenup in 250 ml of ethyl acetate and washed twice with 100 ml each ofsaturated sodium bicarbonate solution and once with 200 ml of water.After the organic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctionedout, and the ethyl acetate is drawn off in a vacuum. The remaining oilyresidue is purified on silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/hexane (1:5)as an eluant.

Yield: 33.3 g (84.6% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound asa colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 49.92; H, 3.92; N, 2.53; F, 29.18; S, 2.90.Fnd: C, 49.99; H, 4.11; N, 2.69; F, 29.22; S, 3.01.

d)2-Deoxy-2-[acetyl-(2-amino-N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-1-α,β-D-glucopyranose

20.0 g (18.06 mmol) of the title compound of Example 72c is dissolved in250 ml of 2-propanol and mixed with 1.5 g of palladium catalyst (10%Pd/C). The reaction solution is hydrogenated for 12 hours at 22° C. and1 atmosphere of hydrogen pressure. Then, catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state. The remaining residue istaken up in 300 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide, and 12.65 g (93.8% of theory)of the above-mentioned title compound is obtained as a colorless andcrystalline powder from the thus obtained product solution by mixingwith 750 ml of a mixture that consists of equal parts of diethyl etherand ethyl acetate after the precipitated solid is suctioned off. Theabove-mentioned title compound is present as an α/β-anomer mixture,whereby the ratio relative to the two possible anomers was determined atabout 1:1.2 by ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic studies. The title compound isaccordingly an almost approximately evenly distributed α/β-anomermixture.

Melting point: 132.5-133° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 28.97; N, 2.57; N, 3.75; F, 43.27; S, 4.30.Fnd: C, 29.09; N, 2.56; N, 3.84; F, 43.36; S, 4.42.

e) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex XIV and2-deoxy-2-[acetyl-(2-amino-N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-1-α,β-D-glucopyranose

A solution that consists of 4.90 g (6.57 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 3d, dissolved in 200 ml of ethanol, is added to 51 ml of asolution of metal complex XIV (300 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% sodiumchloride solution (pH 7.4/0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it is stirred for2 hours at 50° C. The solution is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum, and the residue is made up with distilled water to a total of153 ml. It is stirred for 10 minutes at 40° C. and filtered with a 0.2μm filter. The filtrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solutioncan be used directly for biological experiments. (The concentration is100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 73 a) 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranose

Analogously to what is described for the synthesis of title compound70a, the reaction of 100 g (555.0 mmol) of α-D-glucopyranose with amixture that consists of 1000 ml of absolute pyridine and 1000 ml ofacetic acid anhydride after working-up and recrystallization from 95%aqueous ethanol yields 190.6 g (88.0%) of the above-mentioned titlecompound as a colorless and crystalline compound. By¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study of the thus obtained title compound, it waspossible to determine the α to β ratio of two possible anomers at ≧98:2.The title compound accordingly is the exclusively α-configured anomer.

Melting point: 110.5° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 49.21; H, 5.68. Fnd: C, 49.24; H, 5.68.

b) 5-(Ethoxycarbonyl)pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranoside

Analogously to what is described in the synthesis of the title compoundof Example 70b, the reaction of 130.0 g (332.8 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 4a) with 55.8 ml (332.8 mmol) of 6-hydroxy-hexanoicacid ethyl ester and 50.6 ml (520 mmol) of tin(IV) chloride in 500 ml of1,2-dichloroethane after column-chromatographic purification(eluant:hexane/ethyl acetate 2:1) yields 101.85 g (62.4% of theory) ofthe above-mentioned title compound as a colorless and viscous oil. After¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study of the title compound, the presence of theβ-configuration at the anomeric center was definitively establishedbased on the size of the coupling constant of J_(1,2)=8.8 Hz; moreover,said configuration represents the sole existing configuration at theanomeric center. The above-mentioned title compound thus could be shownonly in the form of the β-configured anomer.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 52.94; H, 6.77. Fnd: C, 52.77; H, 6.70.

c) 5-(Carboxy)pentyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside

A stirred suspension of 100.0 g (204.96 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 73b in 150 ml of dioxane is mixed in portions at roomtemperature and with simultaneous, vigorous stirring with a total of169.14 g (3.02 mol) of fine-powder potassium hydroxide powder. To makeit easier to stir, the reaction mixture is mixed with another 150 ml ofdioxane, and the thus obtained suspension is subsequently heated toboiling and mixed drop by drop at this temperature with a total of 264ml (2.218 mol) of benzyl bromide over a period of two hours. After areaction time of 4 hours at 110° C. followed by 12 hours at roomtemperature, the reaction mixture is slowly poured into a total of 2.0liters of ice water for the purpose of working-up, and the aqueous phaseis subsequently completely extracted with diethyl ether. After the thusobtained ether phase is washed and after the subsequent drying of theorganic phase on sodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and the diethylether is drawn off in a vacuum. Excess benzyl bromide is thenquantitatively distilled off from the reaction mixture in an oil pumpvacuum at an oil bath temperature of 180° C. The thus obtained,remaining oily residue is purified on silica gel with use of ethylacetate/hexane (1:10) as an eluant.

Yield: 128.8 g (84.3% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundin the form of a colorless and extremely viscous oil

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 75.68; H, 7.16. Fnd: C, 75.66; H, 7.23.

d) 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-1-O-β-D-[6-hexanoicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-glucopyranose

68.5 g (91.79 mmol) of the acid that is described in Example 73c and9.25 g (91.79 mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 825 ml of drytetrahydrofuran. After the reaction solution is cooled to −15° C. to−20° C., a solution of 12.64 g (92.5 mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in150 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran is slowly added in drops at thistemperature while being stirred, whereby the rate of addition by dropscan be selected in such a way that an internal temperature of −10° C. isnot exceeded. After a reaction time of 15 minutes at −15° C., a solutionof 46.40 g (91.79 mmol) of1H,1H,2H,2H-heptadecafluoro-1-(2-aminoethoxy)-decane and 9.25 g (91.79mmol) of triethylamine is then slowly added in drops as a solution to200 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran at −20° C. After a reaction time of onehour at −15° C. and two hours at room temperature, the reaction solutionis evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The remaining residue istaken up in 250 ml of ethyl acetate and washed twice with 300 ml each ofsaturated sodium bicarbonate solution and once with 400 ml of water.After the organic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt is suctionedout, and the ethyl acetate is drawn off in a vacuum. The remaining oilyresidue is purified on silica gel with use ofdichloromethane/hexane/2-propanol (10:5:1) as an eluant.

Yield: 104.7 g (92.4% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless and strongly viscous oil

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 57.38; H, 4.98; N, 1.13; F, 26.15. Fnd: C,57.27; H, 5.09; N, 1.11; F, 26.08.

e) 1-O-β-D-[6-Hexanoicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-glucopyranose

40.0 g (32.38 mmol) of the title compound of Example 73d is dissolved in750 ml of 2-propanol and mixed with 2.0 g of palladium catalyst (10%Pd/C). The reaction solution is hydrogenated for 12 hours at 22° C. and1 atmosphere of hydrogen pressure. Then, catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state. The remaining residue istaken up in 300 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide, and 22.05 g (90.2% of theory)of the title compound is obtained as a colorless and crystalline powderwith a decomposition melting point of 122-124° C. from the thus obtainedproduct solution by mixing with a total of 1000 ml of diethyl ether andsubsequent suctioning-off of the precipitated solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 36.01; H, 5.92; N, 1.75; F, 40.34. Fnd: C,36.07; H, 6.08; N, 1.76; F, 40.66.

f) Production of a formulation that consists of the title compound ofExample 12 from WO 99/01161(1,4,7-tris{1,4,7-tris(N-carboxylatomethyl)-10-(N-1-methyl-3-aza-2,5-dioxo-pentane-1,5-diyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gdcomplex}-10-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane)and 1-O-β-D-[6-hexanoicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-glucopyranose

20.29 g (25.9 mmol) of the title compound of Example 73e is added to 37ml of a solution of 1,4,7-tris{1,4,7-tris(N-carboxylatomethyl)-10-(N-1-methyl-3-aza-2,5-dioxo-pentane-1,5-diyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gdcomplex}-10-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane(300 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4;0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it is made up with a 0.9% aqueous commonsalt solution to a total of 111 ml. It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C.in an ultrasound bath. The solution is cooled to room temperature andset at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodium hydroxide solution. It is filteredwith a 0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decanted into vials. A thusproduced solution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 74 a)1-O-(1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl)-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl)-α-D-mannopyranose

The reaction of 50 g (128.09 mmol) of the title compound of Example 70a,which is used as a 4:1 mixture relative to the α,β-anomers, with asolution of 75.84 g (128.1 mmol) of1-hydroxy-1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane in 150 ml of 1,2-dichloroethaneand a total of 19.47 g (166.53 mmol) of tin(IV) chloride, analogously towhat is described for the syntheses of the title compounds of Examples1b) and 4b), results, after working-up and column-chromatographicpurification (eluant:hexane/ethyl acetate, 2:1), in the formation of74.2 g (63.4% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound in theform of a viscous and colorless oil. After ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study ofthe title compound, the presence of the α-configuration at the anomericcenter was definitively established based on the size of the couplingconstant of J_(1,2)=1.3 Hz; moreover, said configuration represents thesole existing configuration at the anomeric center, so that theabove-mentioned title compound accordingly could be represented only inthe form of the pure α-configured anomer.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 44.65; H, 2.53; F, 35.32. Fnd: C, 44.77; H,2.61; F, 35.09.

b) 1-O-(1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl)-α-D-mannopyranose

25 g (27.33 mmol) of the title compound of Example 74a is suspended in400 ml of absolute methanol and mixed at 5° C. with a catalytic amountof sodium methanolate. After a reaction time of 3 hours at roomtemperature, even thin-layer chromatographic checking(eluant:chloroform/methanol 9:1) of the course of the reaction indicatesquantitative reaction. For the purpose of working-up, the now clearreaction solution is neutralized by mixing with Amberlite IR 120 (H⁺form)-cation-exchange resin, exchanger is suctioned out, and the thusobtained methanolic filtrate is drawn off in a vacuum until a dry stateis reached. The crystalline residue that is obtained is purified bytwice-repeated recrystallization of ethanol. After ¹H-NMR-spectroscopicstudy of the title compound, the presence of the a-configuration at theanomeric center was definitively established based on the size of thecoupling constant of J_(1,2)=1.0 Hz. The existing α-configuration is thesole existing configuration at the anomeric center, i.e., the amount ofβ-configured anomer of the title compound that can possibly be formedlies below the ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic detection limit. The above-mentionedtitle compound was accordingly represented only in the form of the pureα-configured anomer.

Yield: 16.2 g (94.6% of theory) of a colorless and crystalline solidMelting point: 172-174° C. while decomposing.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 30.69; H, 2.41; F, 51.57. Fnd: C, 30.57; H,2.48; F, 51.65.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex II and1-O-(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyl)-α-D-mannopyranose

A solution that consists of 2.01 g (3.21 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 74b, dissolved in 200 ml of ethanol, is added to 50 ml of asolution of metal complex II (150 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% sodiumchloride solution (pH 7.4/0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it is stirred for2 hours at 50° C. The solution is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum, and the residue is made up with distilled water to a total of 75ml. It is stirred for 10 minutes at 40° C. and filtered with a 0.2 μmfilter. The filtrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solutioncan be used directly for biological experiments. (The concentration is100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 75 a)1-O-(1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecyl)-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-mannopyranose

The reaction of 35 g (89.66 mmol) of the title compound of Example 70a,which is used as a 4:1 mixture relative to the α,β-anomers, with asolution of 50.60 g (89.7 mmol) of1-hydroxy-1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorododecane in 100 ml of 1,2-dichloroethaneand a total of 13.63 g (16.61 mmol) of tin(IV) chloride, analogously towhat is described for the syntheses of the title compounds of Examples1b), 4b) and 5b), results, after working-up and column-chromatographicpurification (eluant:hexane/ethyl acetate=2:1), in the formation of62.49 g (68.7% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound in theform of a viscous and colorless oil. After ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study ofthe title compound, the presence of the α-configuration at the anomericcenter was definitively established based on the size of the couplingconstant of J_(1,2)=1.4 Hz; moreover, said a-configuration representsthe sole existing configuration at the anomeric center, so thataccordingly the above-mentioned title compound can be represented onlyin the form of the pure α-configured anomer.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 42.62; H, 2.28; F, 39.32. Fnd: C, 42.55; H,2.38; F, 39.40.

b) 1-O-(1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecyl)-α-D-mannopyranose

25 g (24.64 mmol) of the title compound of Example 75a is suspended in400 ml of absolute methanol and mixed at 5° C. with a catalytic amountof sodium methanolate. After a reaction time of 3 hours at roomtemperature, even thin-layer chromatographic checking(eluant:chloroform/methanol=9:1) of the course of the reaction indicatesquantitative reaction. For the purpose of working-up, the now clearreaction solution is neutralized by mixing with Amberlite IR 120 (H⁺form)-cation-exchange resin, exchanger is suctioned out, and the thusobtained methanolic filtrate is drawn off in a vacuum until a dry stateis reached. The crystallization residue that is obtained is purified bytwice-repeated recrystallization of a mixture that consists of2-propanol/ethanol (1:1). After ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study of the titlecompound, the presence of the α-configuration at the anomeric center wasdefinitively established based on the size of the coupling constant ofJ_(1,2)=0.9 Hz. The existing α-configuration is the sole existingconfiguration at the anomeric center, i.e., the amount of β-configuredanomer of the title compound that can possibly be formed lies below the¹H-NMR-spectroscopic detection limit. The above-mentioned title compoundwas accordingly represented only in the form of the pure α-configuredanomer.

Yield: 16.96 g (90.8% of theory) of a colorless and crystalline solid

Melting point: 187-188° C. while decomposing.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 29.77; H, 2.08; F, 54.93. Fnd: C, 29.70; H,2.28; F, 54.83.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex VI and1-O-(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyl)-α-D-mannopyranose

1.70 g (2.34 mmol) of the title compound of Example 75b is added to 52ml of a solution of metal complex VI (180 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous sodium chloride solution, and it is heated for 10 minutes in themicrowave. The solution is cooled to room temperature, filtered with a0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decanted into vials. A thus producedsolution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 180 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 76 a)2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl)-1-O-α-D-[3,6,9-trioxa-(C₁₂-C₁₉-heptadecafluoro)-nonadecyl]-mannopyranose

The reaction of 20 g (51.23 mmol) of the title compound of Example 70a,which is used as a 4:1 mixture relative to the α,β-anomers, with asolution of 30.54 g (51.23 mmol) of1-hydroxy-tris-(1H,1H,2H,2H-O)-1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane in 100 ml of1,2-dichloroethane and a total of 5.98 g (51.23 mmol) of tin(IV)chloride, analogously to what is described for the syntheses of thetitle compounds of Examples 1b), 4b) and 5b), results, after working-upand column-chromatographic purification (eluant:hexane/ethylacetate=1:1), in the formation of 34.22 g (72.1% of theory) of theabove-mentioned title compound in the form of a viscous and colorlessoil. After ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study of the title compound, thepresence of the α-configuration at the anomeric center was definitivelyestablished based on the size of the coupling constant of J_(1,2)=1.1Hz; moreover, said a-configuration represents the sole existingconfiguration at the anomeric center, so that accordingly theabove-mentioned title compound can be represented only in the form ofthe pure α-configured anomer.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 38.89; H, 3.81; F, 34.86. Fnd: C, 39.02; H,3.77; F, 34.90.

b)1-O-α-D-[3,6,9-Trioxa-(C₁₂-C₁₉-heptadecafluoro)-nonadecyl]-mannopyranose

20 g (21.58 mmol) of the title compound of Example 76a is suspended in350 ml of absolute methanol and mixed at 5° C. with a catalytic amountof sodium methanolate. After a reaction time of 3 hours at roomtemperature, even thin-layer chromatographic checking(eluant:chloroform/methanol=6:1) of the course of the reaction indicatesquantitative reaction. For working-up, the now clear reaction solutionis neutralized by mixing with Amberlite IR 120 (H⁺ form)-cation-exchangeresin, exchanger is suctioned out, and the thus obtained methanolicfiltrate is drawn off in a vacuum until a dry state is reached. Thecrystalline residue that is obtained is purified by twice-repeatedrecrystallization from a mixture that consists of ethylacetate/2-propanol/ethanol (1:0.5:1). After ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic studyof the title compound, the presence of the α-configuration at theanomeric center was definitively established based on the size of thecoupling constant of J_(1,2)=1.0 Hz. The existing α-configuration is thesole existing configuration at the anomeric center, i.e., the amount ofβ-configured anomer of the title compound that can possibly be formedlies below the ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic detection limit. The above-mentionedtitle compound was accordingly represented only in the form of the pureα-configured anomer.

Yield: 15.20 g (92.9% of theory) of a colorless, crystalline solid

Melting point: 141° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 34.84; H, 3.59; F, 42.58. Fnd: C, 34.72; H,3.66; F, 42.67.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of the title compound ofExample 68 and1-O-α-D-[3,6,9-trioxa-(C₁₂-C₁₉-heptadecafluoro)-nonadecyl]-mannopyranose

3.71 g (4.89 mmol) of the title compound of Example 76b is added to 38ml of a solution of the title compound of Example 68 (300 mmol/L),dissolved in 0.45% aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L ofCaNa₃DTPA), and it is made up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solutionto a total of 114 ml. It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in anultrasound bath. The solution is cooled to room temperature and set atpH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodium hydroxide solution. It is filtered with a0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decanted into vials. A thus producedsolution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 77 a) 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-1-α-D-[3-thiopropionicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-mannopyranose

25.0 g (57.28 mmol) [production according to: Ponpipom, Mitree M.;Bugianesi, Robert L.; Robbins, James C.; Doebber, T. W.; Shen, T. Y.; J.Med. Chem.; 24; 12; 1981; 1388-1395] of3-(tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-mannopyranosylmercapto)-propionic acid and 5.77 g(57.28 mmol) of triethylamine are dissolved in 500 ml of drytetrahydrofuran. After the reaction solution is cooled to −15° C. to−20° C., a solution of 7.82 g (57.28 mmol) of isobutyl chloroformate in100 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran is slowly added in drops at thistemperature while being stirred, whereby the rate of addition by dropscan be selected in such a way that an internal temperature of −10° C. isnot exceeded. After a reaction time of 15 minutes at −15° C., a solutionof 29.05 g (57.28 mmol) of1H,1H,2H,2H-heptadecafluoro-1-(2-aminoethyoxy)-decane and 5.77 g (57.28mmol) of triethylamine is subsequently slowly added in drops as asolution to 200 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran at −20° C. After a reactiontime of one hour at −15° C. and two hours at room temperature, thereaction solution is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theremaining residue is taken up in 250 ml of ethyl acetate, and it iswashed twice with 200 ml each of saturated sodium bicarbonate solutionand once with 300 ml of water. After the organic phase is dried onsodium sulfate, salt is suctioned out, and the ethyl acetate is drawnoff in a vacuum. The remaining oily residue is purified on silica gelwith use of dichloromethane/hexane/2-propanol (8:5:1) as an eluant.

Yield: 44.90 g (84.7% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless and strongly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.63; H, 3.48; N, 1.51; S, 3.46; F, 34.89.Fnd: C, 37.77; H, 3.37; N, 1.61; S, 3.57; F, 35.21.

b) 1-α-D-[3-Thiopropionicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-mannopyranose

30 g (32.41 mmol) of the title compound of Example 77a is suspended in400 ml of absolute methanol and mixed at 5° C. with a catalytic amountof sodium methanolate. After a reaction time of 3 hours at roomtemperature, even thin-layer chromatographic checking(eluant:chloroform/methanol=9:1) of the course of the reaction indicatesquantitative reaction. For working-up, the now clear reaction solutionis neutralized by mixing with Amberlite IR 120 (H⁺ form)-cation-exchangeresin, exchanger is suctioned out, and the thus obtained methanolicfiltrate is drawn off in a vacuum until a dry state is reached. Thecrystalline residue that is obtained is purified by recrystallizationfrom a mixture that consists of ethyl acetate/methanol (0.5:1). After¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study of the title compound, the presence of theα-configuration at the anomeric center was definitively establishedbased on the size of the coupling constant of J_(1,2)=1.1 Hz. Theexisting a-configuration is the sole existing configuration at theanomeric center, i.e., the amount of β-configured anomer of the titlecompound that can possibly be formed lies below the ¹H-NMR-spectroscopicdetection limit. The above-mentioned title compound was accordinglyrepresented only in the form of the pure α-configured anomer.

Yield: 23.76 g (96.8% of theory) of a colorless and crystalline solid

Melting point: 113-114.5° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 33.30; H, 3.19; N, 1.85; S, 4.23; F, 42.64.Fnd: C, 33.21; H, 3.26; N, 1.96; S, 4.08; F, 42.77.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of the title compound ofExample 66 and 1-α-D-[3-thiopropionicacid-N-(3-oxa-1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecyl)-amide]-mannopyranose

A solution that consists of 27.41 g (36.19 mmol) of the title compoundof Example 77b, dissolved in 200 ml of ethanol, is added to 47 ml of asolution of the title compound of Example 66 (330 mmol/L), dissolved in0.45% sodium chloride solution (pH 7.4/0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and itis stirred for 2 hours at 50° C. The solution is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, and the residue is made up with distilled water to atotal of 155 ml. It is stirred for 10 minutes at 40° C. and filteredwith a 0.2 μm filter. The filtrate is decanted into vials. A thusproduced solution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 78 a)2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-1-β-D-[3,6,9-trioxa-(C₁₂-C₁₉-heptadecafluoro)-nonadecyl]-glucopyranosyluronicacid

20.2 g (50.85 mmol) of methyl(1-bromo-2,3,4-tri-O-acety-α-D-glucopyranoside)uronate [productionaccording to: Pelzer; Hoppe-Seyler's Z. Physiol. Chem.; 314; 1949; 234,237 and Goebel; Babers; J. Biol. Chem.; 111; 1935; 347, 350 andBollenback et al.; J. Amer. Chem. Soc.; 77; 1955; 3310, 3313] and 60.64g (101.7 mmol) of 3,6,9-trioxa-(C₁₂-C₁₉-heptadecafluoro)-nonadecan-1-olare dissolved in 250 ml of anhydrous acetonitrile and mixed at roomtemperature with 13.0 g of freshly precipitated silver oxide. After areaction time of 12 hours at room temperature, insoluble silver saltsare filtered out, the salts are thoroughly rewashed withdichloromethane, and the thus obtained filtrate is drawn off in a vacuumuntil a dry state is reached. The remaining residue is purified bycolumn chromatography (eluant:hexane/ethyl acetate=3:1).

Yield: 22.99 g (53.3% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless, highly viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 41.05; H, 3.92; F, 38.06. Fnd: C, 41.20; H,3.76; F, 38.22.

b)1-O-β-D-[3,6,9-Trioxa-(C₁₂-C₁₉-heptadecafluoro)-nonadecyl]-glucopyranosyluronicacid

10.0 g (11.78 mmol) of the title compound of Example 78a is suspended in200 ml of a mixture that consists of methanol and 0.5 molar sodiumhydroxide solution at a ratio of 2:1 while being stirred at roomtemperature. After a reaction time of 12 hours at room temperature, thenow clear reaction mixture is neutralized for working-up by mixing withAmberlite IR 120 (H⁺ form)-cation-exchange resin, exchanger is suctionedout, and the thus obtained methanolic-aqueous filtrate is drawn off in avacuum until a dry state is reached. The crystalline residue that isobtained is purified by recrystallization from a mixture that consistsof ethyl acetate/methanol (0.25:1). After ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study ofthe title compound, the presence of the β-configuration at the anomericcenter was definitively established based on the size of the couplingconstant of J_(1,2)=9.2 Hz. The existing P-configuration is the soleexisting configuration at the anomeric center, i.e., the amount ofβ-configured anomer of the title compound that can possibly be formedlies below the ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic detection limit. The above-mentionedtitle compound was accordingly represented only in the form of the pureβ-configured anomer.

Melting point: 78.5° C.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 34.21; H, 3.26; F, 41.81. Fnd: C, 34.38; H,3.26; F, 41.90.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I and1-O-β-D-[3,6,9-trioxa-(C₁₂-C₁₉-heptadecafluoro)-nonadecyl]-glucopyranosyluronicacid

19.18 g (24.83 mmol) of the title compound of Example 78b is added to 38ml of a solution of metal complex 1 (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 53.2 ml.It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solutionis cooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 200 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 79 a)6-(2-Oxa-1H,1H,3H,3H,4H,4H-perfluorodecyl)-O¹,O²,O³,O⁴-diisopropylidene-α-D-galactopyranose

A total of 12.15 g (46.66 mmol) ofO¹,O²,O³,O⁴-diisopropylidene-α-galactopyranose [production according to:Levene; Meyer; J. Biol. Chem.; 64; 1925; 473 and McCreath; Smith; J.Chem. Soc.; 1939; 387, 389 and Freudenberg; Hixon; Chem. Ber.; 56; 1923;2119, 2122], dissolved in 200 ml of absolute dimethylformamide, is addeddrop by drop at room temperature to a stirred suspension of 2.01 g (70.0mmol; 80% in mineral oil) of sodium hydride in 25 ml ofdimethylformamide. It is then allowed to stir for 120 more minutes atroom temperature, and subsequently a total of 30.09 g (48.0 mmol) of1-bromo-1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorododecane, dissolved in 150 ml of absolutedimethylformamide, is slowly added in drops. The thus obtained reactionsolution is subsequently stirred for another 12 hours at roomtemperature. For working-up, the reaction solution is slowly poured into1 liter of ice water and then exhaustively extracted with diethyl ether.The combined organic phases are subsequently washed twice with 200 mleach of saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and twice with 200 ml eachof water. After the organic phase is dried on sodium sulfate, salt issuctioned out, and the solvent is drawn off in a vacuum. The remainingoily residue is purified on silica gel with use of ethyl acetate/hexane(1:10) as an eluant.

Yield: 29.8 g (79.3% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compound inthe form of a viscous, colorless oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.75; H, 2.87; F, 49.47. Fnd: C, 35.64; H,2.98; F, 49.54.

b) 6-(2-Oxa-1H,1H,3H,3H,4H,4H-perfluorodecyl)-α-D-galactopyranose

20 g (24.8 mmol) of the title compound of Example 79a is mixed with 300ml of a 1% aqueous sulfuric acid solution and stirred for 3 hours at 80°C. After cooling to room temperature, it is neutralized by mixing withaqueous barium hydroxide solution, precipitated barium sulfate issubsequently filtered out, and the thus obtained clear aqueous productsolution is freeze-dried. By ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study of the titlecompound, it was possible to show clearly the presence of two possibleconfigurations at the anomeric center, whereby the existingα/β-configuration ratio according to ¹H-NMR-spectroscopic study wasdetermined with 1:1.4 (α:β) at the anomeric center. The above-mentionedtitle compound was accordingly isolated only in the form of 1:1.4(α:β)-anomer mixture, i.e., an anomeric separation was eliminated.

Yield: 15.28 g (98.4% of theory) of the above-mentioned title compoundas a colorless lyophilizate

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld: C, 35.75; H,2.87; F, 49.47. Fnd: C, 35.64; H, 2.98; F, 49.54.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of the title compound ofExample 67 and6-(2-oxa-1H,1H,3H,3H,4H,4H-perfluorodecyl)-α-D-galactopyranose

A solution that consists of 1.68 g (2.69 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 79b, dissolved in 200 ml of ethanol, is added to 43 ml of asolution of the title compound of Example 67 (250 mmol/L), dissolved in0.45% sodium chloride solution (pH 7.4/0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and itis stirred for 2 hours at 50° C. The solution is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, and the residue is made up with distilled water to atotal of 107.5 ml. It is stirred for 10 minutes at 40° C. and filteredwith a 0.2 μm filter. The filtrate is decanted into vials. A thusproduced solution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 80 a)1-O-α-D-[(1-Perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine-4-carbonyl-)-methyl]-mannopyranose

30 g (52.8 mmol) of 1-perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine (productiondescribed in DE 196 03 033) and 31.73 g (53 mmol) of2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-carboxymethyl-mannopyranose (productiondescribed in DE 197 28 954) are dissolved in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran.At 0° C., 24.73 g (100 mmol) of EEDQ(=1,2-dihydro-2-ethoxyquinoline-1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester) is added,and it is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at roomtemperature. The solution is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum,and the residue is purified by flash chromatography on silica gel(mobile solvent:hexane/ethyl acetate=10:1). The product-containingfractions are evaporated to the dry state, the residue is dissolved in amixture that consists of 200 ml of methanol/150 ml of dichloromethane,and it is hydrogenated for 8 hours on palladium/carbon (10% Pd/C 2 g).Hydrogenating catalyst is filtered out, and the filtrate is evaporatedto the dry state. The residue is recrystallized from acetone/diethylether.

Yield: 30.39 g (73% of theory) of a waxy, colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 30.47; H, 2.68; F, 40.96; N, 3.55; S, 4.07.Fnd: C, 30.61; H, 2.75; F, 41.10; N, 3.46; S, 4.12.

b) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I and1-O-α-D-[(1-perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine-4-carbonyl-)-methyl]-mannopyranose

4.71 g (5.97 mmol) of the title compound of Example 80a is added to 32ml of a solution of metal complex I (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 55 ml. Itis heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution iscooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 200 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 81 a) 3-Oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoic acid, sodiumsalt

20 g (38.3 mmol) of 3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoic acid(production described in DE 196 03 033) is dissolved in 300 ml ofethanol, and 7.7 ml of 5N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution is added. Itis evaporated to the dry state, and the residue is dried in a vacuumdrying oven (8 hours, 60° C.).

Yield: 20.85 g (quantitative) of a colorless, crystalline powder

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 26.49; H, 1.11; F, 59.35; Na, 4.22. Fnd: C,26.60; H, 1.19; F, 59.47; Na, 4.30.

b) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I and3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoic acid, sodium salt

2.09 g (3.84 mmol) of the title compound of Example 81a is added to 32ml of a solution of metal complex 1 (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 90 ml. Itis heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution iscooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol ofGd/L.)

c) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I and3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoic acid, sodium salt

1.00 g (1.84 mmol) of the title compound of Example 81a is added to 32ml of a solution of metal complex I (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 90 ml. Itis heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution iscooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol ofGd/L.)

d) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I and3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoic acid, sodium salt

0.54 g (1.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 81 a is added to 32ml of a solution of metal complex I (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 90 ml. Itis heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution iscooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 82 a)1-Perfluorooctylsulfonyl-4-(3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-piperazine

20 g (35.2 mmol) of perfluorooctylsulfonylpiperazine (see Example 80a)is dissolved in 300 ml of dichloromethane, and 5.06 g (50 mmol) oftriethylamine is added. It is cooled to 0° C. and 14.24 g (50 mmol) of3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexanoic acid chloride is added in drops within 20minutes, and it is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. 400 ml of 5% aqueoushydrochloric acid is added, and it is thoroughly stirred. The organicphase is separated, dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent=dichloromethane/methanol: 15:1).

Yield: 26.44 (92% of theory) of a waxy solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 33.83; H, 3.58; N, 3.43; F, 39.55; S, 3.93.Fnd: C, 33.96; H, 3.66; N, 3.50; F, 39.67; S, 3.82.

b) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I and1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-4-(3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxahexadecanoyl)-piperazine

4.61 g (5;,64 mmol) of the title compound of Example 82a is added to 47ml of a solution of metal complex I (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 66 ml. Itis heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution iscooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 200 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 83 a) 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl-p-toluenesulfonic acid ester

20 g (43.1 mmol) of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecanol is dissolved in 200 mlof pyridine, and 9.53 g (50 mmol) of p-toluenesulfonic acid chloride isadded in portions at 0° C. It is stirred for 5 hours at roomtemperature. The solution is poured into 1000 ml of ice water andstirred for 10 minutes. The precipitate is filtered off, washed with alot of water and then recrystallized from acetone.

Yield: 22.04 g (97% of theory) of a colorless, crystalline solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 22.78; H, 0.76; F, 61.26; S, 6.08. Fnd: C,22.89; H, 0.70; F, 61.39; S, 6.15.

b) C₁₈-C₂₅-Heptadeca-fluoro-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxa-pentacosan-1-ol

20 g (37.94 mmol) of the title compound of Example 83a, 35.74 g (150mmol) of pentaethylene glycol and 1 g of 18-crown-6 are dissolved in 300ml of tetrahydrofuran, and 10.1 g (180 mmol) of fine-powder potassiumhydroxide is added. It is stirred for 10 hours at room temperature.Solid is filtered out, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry statein a vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=15:1).

Yield: 5.45 g (21% of theory) of a colorless, viscous oil

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.10; H, 3.68; F, 47.19. Fnd: C, 35.22; H,3.77; F, 47.10.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of the title compound ofExample 69 andC₁₈-C₂₅-heptadeca-fluoro-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxa-pentacosan-1-ol

44.98 g (65.72 mmol) of the title compound of Example 83b) is added to53 ml of a solution of the title compound of Example 69 (310 mmol/L),dissolved in 0.45% aqueous sodium chloride solution, and it is heatedfor 10 minutes in the microwave. The solution is cooled to roomtemperature, filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decantedinto vials. A thus produced solution can be used directly for biologicalexperiments. (The concentration is 310 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 84 a) N,N-Bis(8-hydroxy-3,6-dioxa-octyl)-perfluorooctylsulfonicacid amide

15 g (29.23 mmol) of perfluorooctylsulfonic acid amide and 22.16 g (87.7ml) of 9-(tetrahydropyran-2-yl)-3,6,9-trioxa-nonyl chloride aredissolved in 200 ml of acetonitrile. 41.46 g (300 mmol) of potassiumcarbonate and 1 g (6 mmol) of potassium iodide are added, and it isrefluxed for 10 hours. The solid is filtered off, and the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in 400ml of ethanol, and 30 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added. Itis stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. It is set at pH 7 withsodium hydroxide solution, and the solution is concentrated byevaporation in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel(mobile solvent:dichloromethane/methanol=10:1).

Yield: 11.38 g (51% of theory) of a colorless, viscous oil

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.46; H, 3.43; N, 1.83; F, 42.30; S, 4.20.Fnd: C, 31.59; H, 3.50; N, 1.90; F, 42.46; S, 4.08.

b) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I andN,N-bis(8-hydroxy-3,6,-dioxa-octyl)-perfluorooctylsulfonic acid amide

7.91 g (10.36 mmol) of the title compound of Example 84a is added to 37ml of a solution of metal complex 1 (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 104 ml.It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solutionis cooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 85 a) N,N-Bis(t-butyloxycarbonylmethyl)-perfluorooctylsulfonicacid amide

20 g (38.97 mmol) of perfluorooctylsulfonic acid amide and 20.73 g (150mol) of potassium carbonate are suspended in 200 ml of acetone, and17.56 g (90 mmol) of bromoacetic acid-tert-butyl ester is added. It isrefluxed for 3 hours. The solid is filtered off, and the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is chromatographedon silica gel (mobile solvent:n-hexane/ethyl acetate=10:1).

Yield: 23.53 g (83% of theory) of a colorless, waxy solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 33.02; H, 3.05; F, 44.40; N, 1.93; S, 4.41.Fnd: C, 33.19; H, 3.11; F, 44.30; N, 1.99; S, 4.32.

b) N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)-perfluorooctylsulfonic acid amide, disodiumsalt

23 g (31.62 mmol) of the title compound of Example 85a is dissolved in300 ml of trifluoroacetic acid and stirred for 5 hours at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theresidue is recrystallized from acetone. The crystals are suctioned offand dried at 50° C. in a vacuum.

Yield: 17.7 g (91% of theory) of a colorless, crystalline powder

17 g (27.63 mmol) of the thus obtained dioic acid is dissolved in 100 mlof water/300 ml of ethanol, and 9.2 ml of 3N aqueous sodium hydroxidesolution is added. It is stirred for 20 minutes at room temperature andthen evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dried in avacuum (60° C./8 hours).

Yield: 18.2 g of colorless, crystalline powder

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 21.87; H, 0.61; N, 2.12; F, 49.00; S, 4.86Na, 6.98. Fnd: C, 22.00; H, 0.70; N, 2.20; F, 49.17; S, 4.93 Na, 7.10.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex II andN,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-perfluorooctylsulfonic acid amide, disodium salt

2.89 g (4.39 mmol) of the title compound of Example 85b is added to 41ml of a solution of metal complex 11 (250 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA, and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 52 ml. Itis heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution iscooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 200 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 86 a) 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorododecyl-sulfuric acid monoester,sodium salt

10 g (17.73 mmol) of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorododecanol is dissolved in 300ml of chloroform, and 2.82 g (17.73 mmol) of sulfur trioxide-pyridinecomplex is added at 0° C. It is stirred for one hour at 0° C. and thenevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue is dissolved in 300ml of ethanol and mixed with 17.8 ml of 1N aqueous sodium hydroxidesolution. The solution is evaporated to the dry state, and the residueis dried in a vacuum (60° C./2 hours).

Yield: 11.81 g (quantitative)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 21.64; H, 0.61; F, 59.89; Na, 3.45; S,4.81. Fnd: C, 21.70; H, 0.72; F, 60.00; Na, 3.57; S, 4.92.

b) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex VI and1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorododecyl-sulfuric acid monoester, sodium salt

4.90 g (7.35 mmol) of the title compound of Example 86a is added to 38ml of a solution of metal complex VI (290 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous sodium chloride solution), and it is heated for 10 minutes inthe microwave. The solution is cooled to room temperature, filtered witha 0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decanted into vials. A thusproduced solution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 290 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 87 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluoropentadecanoic acid,sodium salt

10 g (16.07 mmol) of 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluoropentadecanoic acidis dissolved in 300 ml of ethanol, and it is mixed with 16.1 ml of 1Naqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The solution is evaporated to the drystate, and the residue is dried in a vacuum (60° C./2 hours).

Yield: 10.35 g (quantitative) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 26.10; H, 0.94; F, 61.94; Na, 3.57. Fnd: C,26.22; H, 1.00; F, 62.05; Na, 3.66.

b) Production of a formulation that consists of the title compound ofExample 66 and 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluoropentadecanoic acid,sodium salt

A solution that consists of 3.36 g (5.21 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 87a, dissolved in 200 ml of ethanol, is added to 45 ml of asolution of the title compound of Example 66 (270 mmol/L), dissolved in0.45% sodium chloride solution (pH 7.4/0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and itis stirred for 2 hours at 50° C. The solution is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, and the residue is made up with distilled water to atotal of 122 ml. It is stirred for 10 minutes at 40° C. and filteredwith a 0.2 μm filter. The filtrate is decanted into vials. A thusproduced solution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 88 a) Ethylenediamine-N,N-tetraaceticacid-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-monoamide

10.14 g (20 mmol) of1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecylamine is added inportions at 50° C. to 30 g (117.1 mmol) of EDTA-bisanhydride, suspendedin 200 ml of dimethylformamide, and 50 ml of pyridine, and it is stirredfor 6 hours at 50° C. 10 ml of water is added, it is stirred for 10minutes at 50° C., and the residue is evaporated to the dry state. Theresidue is taken up in a little water and brought to pH 4 with glacialacetic acid. The insoluble precipitate is filtered off andchromatographed on RP-18 (mobile solvent:acetonitrile/water/gradient).

Yield: 9.58 g (61% of theory) of a colorless solid

Water content: 8%

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 33.64; H, 3.59; N, 5.35; F, 41.12. Fnd: C,33.51; H, 3.69; N, 5.44; F, 41.24.

b) Ethylenediamine-N,N-tetraaceticacid-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-monoamide,calcium salt, sodium salt

9.0 g (11.46 mmol) of the title substance of Example 88a is suspended in300 ml of water, and 11.4 ml of 1N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution isadded. Then, 1.15 g (11.46 mmol) of calcium carbonate is added, and itis stirred for 5 hours at 50° C. The solution is filtered, and thefiltrate is freeze-dried.

Yield: 9.7 g (100% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous solid

Water content: 7.5%

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 31.25; H, 2.98; N, 4.97; F, 38.20; Na,2.72; Ca, 4.74. Fnd: C, 31.40; H, 3.09; N, 5.10; F, 38.07; Na, 2.81; Ca,4.82.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I andethylenediamine-N,N-tetraaceticacid-N-(1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecyl)-monoamide,calcium salt, sodium salt

2.54 g (3.01 mmol) of the title compound of Example 88b is added to 43ml of a solution of metal complex I (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 121 ml.It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solutionis cooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 89 a)1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl-(2,2-dimethyl-5-hydroxy-1,3-dioxepan-6-yl)-ether

30 g (64.64 mmol) of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecanol is dissolved in 200 mlof tetrahydrofuran, and 1.68 g (70 mmol) of sodium hydride is added at0° C. It is stirred for 2 hours at room temperature, then for 4 hours at60° C. The solution is added to a metal autoclave, then 9.31 g (64.64mmol) of 2,2-dimethyl-1,3,6-trioxabicyclo[5.1.0]octane is added and thenheated for 10 hours to 150° C. The reaction solution is poured onto icewater and extracted 2 times with diethyl ether. The combined organicphases are evaporated to the dry state, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone=10:1.)

Yield: 16.12 g (41% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 33.57; H, 2.82; F, 53.10. Fnd: C, 33.69; H,2.90; F, 53.35.

b)1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-ether

15 g (24.66 mmol) of the title compound of Example 89a is dissolved in300 ml of ethanol, and 30 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added.It is refluxed for 5 hours. It is set at pH 7 with sodium hydroxidesolution, then evaporated to the dry state, and the residue ischromatographed on RP-18 (mobile solvent:acetonitrile/water/gradient).

Yield: 12.75 g (91% of theory) of a colorless solid

Water content: 4.5%

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 29.59; H, 2.31; F, 56.84. Fnd: C, 29.48; H,2.37; F, 56.99.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of the title compound ofExample 12 of WO 99/01161(1,4,7-tris{1,4,7-tris(N-carboxylatomethyl)-10-(N-1-methyl-3-aza-2,5-dioxo-pentane-1,5-diyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gdcomplex}-10-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane)and1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyl-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-ether

9.46 g (16.65 mmol) of the title compound of Example 89b is added to 37ml of a solution of1,4,7-tris{1,4,7-tris(N-carboxylatomethyl)-10-(N-1-methyl-3-aza-2,5-dioxo-pentane-1,5-diyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gdcomplex}-10-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane(300 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4;0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it is made up with a 0.9% aqueous commonsalt solution to a total of 111 ml. It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C.in an ultrasound bath. The solution is cooled to room temperature andset at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodium hydroxide solution. It is filteredwith a 0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decanted into vials. A thusproduced solution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 90 a)1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl-[1,2-bis(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl]-ether

30 g (64.64 mmol) of 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecanol is dissolved in 200 mlof tetrahydrofuran, and 1.68 g (70 mmol) of sodium hydride is added at0° C. It is stirred for 2 hours at room temperature, then for 4 hours at60° C. The solution is added to a metal autoclave, then 15.78 g (64.64mmol) of 1,2-bis-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)-oxiran is added, andthen it is heated for 10 hours to 150° C. The reaction solution ispoured onto ice water and extracted 2 times with diethyl ether. Thecombined organic phases are evaporated to the dry state, and the residueis chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone=10:1).

Yield: 14.2 g (31% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.30; H, 3.56; F, 45.59. Fnd: C, 37.48; H,3.66; F, 45.71.

b)1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl-[1,2-bis(1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]-ether

14 g (19.76 mmol) of the title compound of Example 90a is dissolved in300 ml of ethanol, and 30 ml of 10% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added.It is refluxed for 5 hours. It is set at pH 7 with sodium hydroxidesolution, then it is evaporated to the dry state, and the residue ischromatographed on RP-18 (mobile solvent:acetonitrile/water/gradient).

Yield: 10.55 g (85% of theory) of a colorless solid

Water content: 3.2%

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 30.59; H, 2.73; F, 51.41. Fnd: C, 30.73; H,2.81; F, 51.58.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex II and1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyl-[1,2-bis(1,2-dihydroxy-ethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl]-ether

11.98 g (19.07 mmol) of the title compound of Example 90b is added to 41ml of a solution of metal complex 11 (300 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 64 ml. Itis heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution iscooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 200 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 91 a) Perfluorooctylsulfonic acid-N,N-bis[(8-sulfuricacid-monoester, sodium salt)-3,6-dioxaoctyl]-amide

13.54 g (17.73 mmol) of the title compound of Example 84a is dissolvedin 300 ml of chloroform, and 2.82 g (17.73 mmol) of sulfurtrioxide-pyridine complex is added at 0° C. It is stirred for one hourat 0° C., and then it is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. Theresidue is dissolved in 300 ml of ethanol and mixed with 17.8 ml of 1Naqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The solution is evaporated to the drystate, and the residue is dried in a vacuum (60° C./2 hours).

Yield: 17.15 g (quantitative)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 24.83; H, 2.50; F, 33.83; N, 1.45; S, 9.94;Na, 4.75. Fnd: C, 24.96; H, 2.62; F, 33.97; N, 1.53; S, 10.05; Na, 4.86.

b) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex I andperfluorooctylsulfonic acid-N,N-bis[(8-sulfuric acid-monoester, sodiumsalt)-3,6-dioxaoctyl]-amide

142.29 g (147.06 mmol) of the title compound of Example 91a is added to43 ml of a solution of metal complex I (380 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 164 ml.It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solutionis cooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 92 a)2-(2H,2H,3H,3H,5,5H,6H,6H-1,4-Dioxaperfluorotetradec-1-yl)-succinicacid-diethyl ester

30 g (59.03 mmol) of 1H,1H,2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanolis added to 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and at 0° C., 1.68 g (70 mmol) ofsodium hydride is added. It is stirred for one hour at 0° C., then for 5hours at 40° C. In this 40° C. solution, 20.25 g (80 mmol) ofbromosuccinic acid diethyl ester is added in drops within 10 minutes,and it is then stirred for 12 hours at this temperature. 500 ml of icewater is added, and it is extracted 2 times with 300 ml of diethylether. The combined organic phases are evaporated to the dry state in avacuum, and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:n-hexane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 12.05 g (30% of theory)

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 35.31; H, 3.11; F, 47.47. Fnd: C, 35.19; H,3.20; F, 47.59.

b) 2-(2H,2H,3H,3H,5H,5H,6H,6H-1,4-Dioxa-perfluorotetradec-1-yl)-succinicacid, disodium salt

50 ml of 3N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution is added to 11.5 g (16.90mmol) of the title compound of Example 92a, dissolved in 300 ml ofmethanol, and it is refluxed for 8 hours. It is evaporated to the drystate, and the residue is taken up in 300 ml of water. The aqueous phaseis extracted 2 times with 300 ml of diethyl ether. The aqueous phase isacidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid to pH 1 and extracted 2times with 300 ml of chloroform. The combined chloroform phases aredried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state. The residueis dissolved in 300 ml of water and set at pH 7.4 with 5% aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution. Then, it is freeze-dried.

Yield: 10.50 g (93% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous solid

Water content: 5.7%

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 28.76; H, 1.66; F, 48.33; Na, 6.88. Fnd: C,28.88; H, 1.71; F, 48.25; Na, 6.95.

c) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex II and2-(2H,2H,3H,3H,5H,5H,6H,6H-1,4-dioxa-perfluorotetradec-1-yl)-succinicacid, disodium salt

1.14 g (1.71 mmol) of the title compound of Example 92b is added to 57ml of a solution of metal complex 11 (300 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 154 ml.It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solutionis cooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 93 a) 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-Oxa-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(succin-2-yl)-amide

16.51 g (80 mmol) of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to20 g (38.30 mmol) of 2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acidand 9.21 g (80 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 150 ml ofdimethylformamide, and it is stirred for 3 hours at this temperature. Asolution, cooled to 0° C., of 5.10 g (38.30 mmol) of L-asparaginic acid,dissolved in 300 ml of 5% aqueous sodium carbonate solution, is added tothe thus produced active ester solution, and it is stirred for 2 hoursat 0° C. It is poured onto 500 ml of ice water, precipitateddicyclohexylurea is filtered out, and it is set at pH 1 withconcentrated hydrochloric acid. It is extracted 3 times with 300 ml ofchloroform. The combined, organic phases are evaporated to the drystate, and the residue is chromatographed on RP-18 (mobilesolvent:acetonitrile/water/gradient). The thus obtained dioic acid isdissolved in 400 ml of water and set at pH 7.4 with 1N aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered, and the filtrate is freeze-dried.

Water content: 6.3%

Yield: 21.13 g (81% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous powder

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 28.21; H, 1.48; N, 2.06; F, 47.41; Na,6.75. Fnd: C, 28.30; H, 1.53; N, 2.11; F, 47.53; Na, 6.83.

b) Production of a formulation that consists of metal complex XIV and2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-3-oxa-perfluorotridecanoic acid-N-(succin-2-yl)-amide

422 mg (0.62 mmol) of the title compound of Example 93a is added to 37ml of a solution of metal complex XIV (300 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 111 ml.It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solutionis cooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 94 Production of a Formulation that Consists of the TitleCompound of Example 67 and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid, Sodium Salt.

A solution that consists of 1.34 g (2.69 mmol) ofperfluorooctanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, dissolved in 200 ml ofethanol, is added to 43 ml of a solution of the title compound ofExample 67 (250 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% sodium chloride solution (pH7.4/0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it is stirred for 2 hours at 50° C. Thesolution is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ismade to up a total of 108 ml with distilled water. It is stirred for 10minutes at 40° C. and filtered with a 0.2 μm filter. The filtrate isdecanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be used directly forbiological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 95 Production of a Formulation that Consists of the TitleCompound of Example 68 and Perfluorodecanesulfonic Acid, Sodium Salt

3.03 g (5.06 mmol) of perfluorodecanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, isadded to 49 ml of a solution of the title compound of Example 68 (310mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% aqueous sodium chloride solution, and it isheated for 10 minutes in a microwave. The solution is cooled to roomtemperature, filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decantedinto vials. A thus produced solution can be used directly for biologicalexperiments. (The concentration is 310 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 96 a) (1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyl)-5-[(1,3-dicarboxy, disodiumsalt)-phenyl]-ether

42.5 g (80.62 mmol) of the title compound of Example 14a is added to 20g (80.62 mmol) of trisodium salt of 5-hydroxy-isophthalic acid in 300 mlof dimethylformamide, and it is stirred for 10 hours at 60° C. It ispoured onto 1500 ml of ice water and set at pH 1 with concentratedhydrochloric acid. It is extracted 3 times with 300 ml of chloroform.The combined, organic phases are concentrated by evaporation, and theresidue is chromatographed on RP-18 (mobilesolvent:acetonitrile/water/gradient). The dioic acid that is purified insuch a way is dissolved in 400 ml of water, and the pH is brought to 7.4with 1N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. It is filtered, and thefiltrate is freeze-dried.

Yield: 20.05 g (37% of theory) of a colorless, amorphous solid

Water content: 5.0%

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 32.16; H, 1.05; F, 48.05; Na, 6.84. Fnd: C,32.30; H, 1.15; F, 48.20; Na, 6.95.

b) Production of a Formulation that Consists of the Title Compound ofExample 12 of WO 99/01161(1,4,7-tris{1,4,7-tris(N-carboxylatomethyl)-10-(N-1-methyl-3-aza-2,5-dioxo-pentane-1,5-diyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gdcomplex}-10-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane)and (1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyl)-5-[(1,3-dicarboxy, disodiumsalt)-phenyl]-ether

6.86 g (10.2 mmol) of the title compound of Example 96a is added to 51ml of a solution of1,4,7-tris{1,4,7-tris(N-carboxylatomethyl)-10-(N-1-methyl-3-aza-2,5-dioxo-pentane-1,5-diyl]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex}-10-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane(300 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4;0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it is made up with a 0.9% aqueous commonsalt solution to a total of 153 ml. It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C.in an ultrasound bath. The solution is cooled to room temperature andset at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodium hydroxide solution. It is filteredwith a 0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decanted into vials. A thusproduced solution can be used directly for biological experiments. (Theconcentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 97 Production of a Formulation that Consists of Metal ComplexXIV and 3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoic acid, sodium salt

434 mg (0.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 80a is added to 4 mlof a solution of metal complex XIV (320 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45%aqueous common salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it ismade up with a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 12.8 ml.It is heated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solutionis cooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The concentration is 100 mmol ofGd/L.)

EXAMPLE 98 a) (Adamant-1-yl)-3-oxa-propionic acid-t-butylester

29.26 g (150 mmol) of bromoacetic acid-tert-butyl ester is added at 0°C. to 15.22 g (100 mmol) of 1-adamantanol in 300 ml of 50% aqueouspotassium hydroxide solution, 200 ml of toluene, and it is vigorouslyand thoroughly stirred for 2 hours. It is poured onto 1500 ml of waterand extracted 2 times with 300 ml of diethyl ether. The combined organicphases are dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:n-hexane/diethyl ether 20:1).

Yield: 21.58 g (81% of theory) of a viscous, colorless oil

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 72.14; H, 9.84. Fnd: C, 72.26; H, 9.95.

b) (Adamant-1-yl)-3-oxa-propionic acid

20 g (75 mmol) of the title compound of Example 98a is dissolved at 0°C. in 200 ml of trifluoroacetic acid, and it is stirred for 8 hours atroom temperature. It is evaporated to the dry state, and the residue isrecrystallized from diisopropyl ether.

Yield: 14.68 g (93% of theory) of colorless flakes

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 68.55; H, 8.63. Fnd: C, 68.41; H, 8.74.

c) 1-(Perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-4-[(adamant-1-yl)-oxapropionyl]-piperazine

14 g (66.6 mmol) of the title compound of Example 98b and 37.50 g (66.6mmol) of 1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine are dissolved in 300 ml oftetrahydrofuran, and 32.15 g (130 mmol) of 1,2dihydro-2-ethoxyquinoline-1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (=EEDQ) is addedat 0° C. It is stirred for 5 hours at room temperature. The solution isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and the residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/diethylether=30:1).

Yield: 43.05 g (85% of theory) of a colorless solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.90; H, 3.31; N, 3.68; S, 4.22; F, 42.47.Fnd: C, 38.04; H, 3.42; N, 3.49; S, 4.11; F, 42.30.

d) Preparation that Consists of 0.5 Part of Metal Complex I and 0.5 Partof an Inclusion Compound of β-cyclodextrin-hydrate and1-(perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-4-[(adamant-1-yl)-oxapropionyl]-piperazine

6.81 g (8.96 mmol) of the title compound of Example 98c and 10.33 g(8.96) of β-cyclodextrin monohydrate are added to 32 ml of a solution ofmetal complex 1 (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% aqueous common saltsolution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it is made up with a 0.9%aqueous common salt solution to a total of 98 ml. It is heated for 2hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution is cooled to roomtemperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodium hydroxide solution.It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decanted intovials. A thus produced solution can be used directly for biologicalexperiments. (The Gd concentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 99 a) 3-Oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(1-adamantyl)-amide

30.95 g (150 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to15.12 g (100 mmol) of 1-amino-adamantane, 52.21 (100 mmol) of3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoic acid and 11.51 g (100 mmol)of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran. It isstirred for 2 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at room temperature.Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate is evaporated to the drystate, and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone=30:1).

Yield: 54.4 g (83% of theory) of a waxy solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 40.32; H, 3.38; N, 2.14; F, 49.28. Fnd: C,40.47; H, 3.49; N, 2.03; F, 49.09.

b) Preparation that Consists of 0.6 Part of Metal Complex II and 0.4Part of an Inclusion Compound that Consists of β-cyclodextrin-hydrateand 3-oxa-2H,2H,4H,4H,5H,5H-perfluorotridecanoicacid-N-(1-adamantyl)-amide

4.48 g (6.83 mmol) of the title compound of Example 99a and 7.87 g (6.83mmol) of β-cyclodextrin monohydrate are added to 41 ml of a solution ofmetal complex 11 (250 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% aqueous common saltsolution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it is made up with a 0.9%aqueous common salt solution to a total of 103 ml. It is heated for 2hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution is cooled to roomtemperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodium hydroxide solution.It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and the filtrate is decanted intovials. A thus produced solution can be used directly for biologicalexperiments. (The Gd concentration is 100 mmol of Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 100 a) 2-[N-(Ethyl)-N-(perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-aceticacid-N-(adamantyl)-amide

30.95 g (150 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to15.12 g (100 mmol) of 1-aminoadamantane, 58.52 g (100 mmol) ofN-(ethyl)-N-(perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-aminoacetic acid and 11.51 g (100mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran.It is stirred for 2 hours at 0° C., then for 6 hours at roomtemperature. Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is chromatographed onsilica gel (mobile solvent:dichloromethane/acetone=30:1).

Yield: 55.65 g (79% of theory) of an amorphous solid

Elementary analysis: Cld: C, 37.51; H, 3.29; F, 45.85; N, 1.99; S, 4.55.Fnd: C, 37.64; H, 3.41; F, 45.99; N, 2.12; S, 4.43.

b) Preparation that Consists of 0.6 Part of Metal Complex I and 0.4 Partof an Inclusion Compound that Consists of β-cyclodextrin-hydrate and2-[N-(ethyl)-N-(perfluoroacetylsulfonyl)-amino]-aceticacid-N-(1-adamantyl)-amide

4.20 g (5.97 mmol) of the title compound of Example 100a and 6.88 g(5.97 mmol) of β-cyclodextrin monohydrate are added to 32 ml of asolution of metal complex I (280 mmol/L), dissolved in 0.45% aqueouscommon salt solution (pH 7.4; 0.25 mg/L of CaNa₃DTPA), and it is made upwith a 0.9% aqueous common salt solution to a total of 90 ml. It isheated for 2 hours at 60° C. in an ultrasound bath. The solution iscooled to room temperature and set at pH 7.4 with aqueous 2N sodiumhydroxide solution. It is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter, and thefiltrate is decanted into vials. A thus produced solution can be useddirectly for biological experiments. (The Gd concentration is 100 mmolof Gd/L.)

EXAMPLE 101 a)6-N-a)Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxatridecanoyl)lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

A solution that consists of 16.85 g (70 mmol) of 3,6,9,12tetraoxatridecanoic acid chloride in 50 ml of dichloromethane is addedin drops at 0° C. to 50 g (60.20 mmol) of the title compound of Example1c and 7.10 g (70 mmol) of triethylamine, dissolved in 350 ml ofdichloromethane, and it is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. 200 ml of 5%aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and it is stirred for 5 minutes atroom temperature. The organic phase is separated, dried on magnesiumsulfate and evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum. The residue ischromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 30.94 g (92% of theory) of a colorless, viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 40.63; H, 4.19; F, 31.21; N, 5.41; S,3.10. Fnd.: C, 40.75; H, 4.08; F, 31.29; N, 5.58; S, 3.25.

b)2-N-(3,6,9,12-Tetraoxatridecanoyl)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]

53.96 g (52.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 101a is dissolvedin 500 ml of ethanol, and 6 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added.It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 43.0 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 36.01; H, 4.14; F, 35.86; N, 6.22; S,3.56. Fnd.: C, 36.20; H, 4.23; F, 35.99; N, 6.38; S, 3.71.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-(3,6,9,12-tetraoxatridecanoyl)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

21.84 (24.25 mmol) of the title compound of Example 101b, 2.79 g (24.25mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.12 g (50 mmol) of lithium chloride and15.27 g (24.25 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-pentanoicacid]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex, are dissolved in 200ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 8.25 g(40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added and then stirredovernight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml ofacetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filteredoff and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobilesolvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 28.21 g (81% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.0%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 36.53;H, 4.33; F, 21.36; N, 8.34; S, 2.12; Gd, 10.40. Fnd.: C, 36.64; H, 4.48;F, 21.39; N, 8.29; S, 2.15; Gd, 10.57.

EXAMPLE 102 a) 6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-(propyl-3-sulfonicacid)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctyl-sulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

A solution that consists of 7.33 g (60 mol) of propanesultone in 50 mlof tetrahydrofuran is added in drops at 50° C. to 50 g (60.20 mmol) ofthe title compound of Example 1c and 7.10 g (70 mmol) of triethylamine,dissolved in 250 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred for 3hours at 60° C. 200 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid is added, and itis stirred for 5 minutes at room temperature. The organic phase isseparated, dried on magnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry state ina vacuum. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 45.16 g (79% of theory) of a colorless, viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 36.56; H, 3.49; F, 33.90; N, 5.88; S,6.73. Fnd.: C, 36.72; H, 3.35; F, 33.79; N, 5.78; S, 6.75.

b) 2-N-(Propyl-3-sulfonicacid)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

49.68 g (52.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 102a is dissolvedin 500 ml of ethanol, and 6 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added.It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 42.69 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 30.81; H, 3.32; F, 39.46; N, 6.84; S,7.83. Fnd.: C, 30.64; H, 4.1; F, 39.29; N, 6.68; S, 7.89.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-S-yl)]-2-N-(propyl-3-sulfonicacid)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide, Gd complex

19.85 g (24.25 mmol) of the title compound of Example 102b, 2.79 g(24.25 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.12 g (50 mmol) of lithiumchloride, and 15.27 g (24.25 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-pentanoicacid]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex, are dissolved in 200ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 8.25 g(40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and then it isstirred overnight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000ml of acetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid isfiltered off and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18,mobile solvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 28.13 g (81% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.0%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 33.27;H, 3.70; F, 22.36; N, 8.73; S, 4.44; Gd, 10.89. Fnd.: C, 32.41; H, 3.88;F, 22.49; N, 8.69; S, 4.35; Gd, 10.97.

EXAMPLE 103 a) 6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N,N-bis(propyl-3-sulfonicacid)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

A solution that consists of 14.65 g (120 mmol) of 1,3-propanesultone in100 ml of tetrahydrofuran is added in drops at 50° C. to 50 g (60.20mmol) of the title compound of Example 1c and 12.14 g (120 mmol) oftriethylamine, dissolved in 250 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran, and it isstirred for 3 hours at 60° C. 400 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid isadded, it is stirred for 5 minutes at room temperature, mixed withsodium chloride, the organic phase is separated, it is dried onmagnesium sulfate and evaporated to the dry sttate in a vacuum. Theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/acetone=15:1).

Yield: 52.24 g (81% of theory) of a colorless, viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 35.76; H, 3.66; F, 30.05; N, 5.21; S,8.95. Fnd.: C, 35.75; H, 3.55; F, 30.19; N, 5.08; S, 9.04.

b) 2-N,N Bis(propyl-3-sulfonicacid)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

53.74 g (52.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 103a is dissolvedin 500 ml of ethanol, and 6 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added.It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 49.06 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 30.64; H, 3.54; F, 34.33; N, 5.96; S,10.23. Fnd.: C, 30.69; H, 3.71; F, 34.19; N, 6.08; S, 10.38.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N,Nbis(propyl-3-sulfonicacid)-lysine[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide, Gd complex,disodium salt

38.76 g (24.25 mmol) of the title compound of Example 103b, 2.79 g(24.25 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.12 g (50 mmol) of lithiumchloride and 15.27 g (24.25 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-pentanoicacid]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex, are dissolved in 200ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 8.25 g(40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it then isstirred overnight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000ml of acetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid isfiltered off and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18,mobile solvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 31.63 g (81% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.0%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 32.07;H, 3.57; F, 20.06; N, 7.83; S, 5.97; Gd, 9.76; Na, 2.86. Fnd.: C, 31.94;H, 3.48; F, 20.19; N, 7.69; S, 5.85; Gd, 9.87; Na, 2.99.

EXAMPLE 104 a) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamic acid-5-benzylester

100 g (421.5 mmol) of L-glutamic acid-5-benzylester is dissolved in amixture that consists of 1000 ml of trifluoroacetic acid ethyl ester/500ml of ethanol, and it is stirred for 24 hours at room temperature. It isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is crystallized fromdiisopropyl ether.

Yield: 140.47 g (96% of theory) of a colorless, crystalline powder.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 50.46; H, 4.23; F, 17.10; N, 4.20. Fnd.:C, 51.35; H, 4.18; F, 17.03; N, 4.28.

b) 2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-5-benzylester-N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-amide

8.25 g (40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 24.9 g (24.08 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 104a, 2.53 g (24.08 mmol) of diethanolamine and 2.77 g (24.08mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 150 ml of dimethylformamide.It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then overnight at room temperature.Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, and it is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:=dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 9.11 g (90% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 51.43; H, 5.51; F, 13.56; N, 6.66. Fnd.:C, 51.22; H, 5.41; F, 13.40; N, 6.75.

c) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamic acid-N bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-monoamide

21.92 g (52.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 104b is dissolvedin 500 ml of ethanol, and 3 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added.It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 43.0 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 40.01; H, 5.19; F, 17.26; N, 8.48. Fnd.:C, 39.84; H, 5.13; F, 17.09; N, 8.68.

c) Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-amide-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

16.42 g (66.4 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 10.96 g (33.2 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 104a and 18.87 g (33.2 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine (produced according to DE 19603033)in 80 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and it ischromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 30.93 g (93% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 39.61; H, 2.89; F, 35.66; N, 6.19; S,3.54. Fnd.: C, 39.68; H, 2.74; F, 35.81; N, 6.13; S, 3.40.

e) L-Glutamicacid-N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-amide-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

Ammonia gas is introduced at 0° C. for one hour into 200 ml of ethanol.It is then stirred for 4 hours at 0° C. It is evaporated to the drystate, and the residue is absorptively precipitated from water. Thesolid is filtered off and dried in a vacuum (50° C.).

Yield: 26.55 g (97% of theory) of an amorphous solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 41.12; H, 2.89; F, 35.66; N, 6.19; S,3.54. Fnd.: C, 41.15; H, 2.83; F, 35.78; N, 6.28; S, 3.71.

f)N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-L-glutamicacid-N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-amide-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

211.96 g (24.25 mmol) of the title compound of Example 104e, 2.79 g(24.25 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.12 g (50 mmol) of lithiumchloride and 15.27 g (24.25 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-pentanoicacid]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex, are dissolved in 200ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 8.25 g(40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it then isstirred overnight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000ml of acetone, and it is stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solidis filtered off and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18,mobile solvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 27.43 g (81% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.0%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 34.41;H, 3.83; F, 23.13; N, 9.03; S, 2.30; Gd, 11.26. Fnd.: C, 34.34; H, 3.98;F, 23.29; N, 9.19; S, 2.15; Gd, 11.07.

EXAMPLE 105 a) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-5-benzylester-N-dimethyl-bis(1,1-dihydroxymethyl)-amide

8.25 g (40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 8.03 g (24.08 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 104a, 3.98 g (24.08 mmol) ofdimethyl-bis(1,1-dihydroxymethyl)-amine and 2.77 g (24.08 mmol) ofN-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 150 ml of dimethylformamide. It isstirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then overnight at room temperature.Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, and it is chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 110.53 g (91% of theory ) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 50.00; H, 5.66; F, 11.86; N, 7.18. Fnd.:C, 50.17; H, 5.82; F, 11.80; N, 7.15.

b) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-5-benzylester-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

25.05 g (52.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 105a is dissolvedin 500 ml of ethanol, and 6 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added,hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and thefiltrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 20.36 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 40.00; H, 5.42; F, 14.60; N, 7.18. Fnd.:C, 40.10; H, 5.53; F, 14.69; N, 7.28.

c) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-N-dimethyl-bis(1,1-dihydroxymethyl)-amide-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)piperazine]-amide

16.42 g (66.4 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 12.96 g (33.2 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 105b and 18.87 g (33.2 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine (produced according to DE 19603033)in 800 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum andchromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 28.42 g (91% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 31.93; H, 3.00; F, 40.40; N, 5.96; S,3.41. Fnd.: C, 32.08; H, 2.94; F, 40.57; N, 5.88; S, 3.31.

d) L-Glutamicacid-N-[dimethyl-bis(1,1-dihydroxymethyl)]-amide-5-[(1-4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

Ammonia gas is introduced at 0° C. for one hour into a solution thatconsists of 28.41 g (30.2 mmol) of the title compound of Example 105c in200 ml of ethanol. It then is stirred for 4 hours at 0° C. It isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is absorptivelyprecipitated from water. The solid is filtered off and dried in a vacuum(50° C.).

Yield: 24.74 g (97% of theory) of an amorphous solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 32.71; H, 3.46; F, 38.24; N, 6.63; S,3.80. Fnd.: C, 32.75; H, 3.33; F, 38.38; N, 6.68; S, 3.81.

e)2-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-L-glutamicacid-N-[dimethyl-bis(1,1-dihydroxymethyl)-amide]-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

20.48 g (24.25 mmol) of the title compound of Example 105d, 2.79 g(24.25 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.12 g (50 mmol) of lithiumchloride and 15.27 g (24.25 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-pentanoicacid]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex, are dissolved in 200ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 8.25 g(40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it then isstirred overnight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000ml of acetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated filtrate isfiltered off and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18,mobile solvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 29.05 g (83% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.0%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 34.12;H, 3.91; F, 22.38; N, 8.73; S, 2.22; Gd, 10.90. Fnd.: C, 34.24; H, 3.98;F, 22.39; N, 8.69; S, 2.15; Gd, 10.87.

EXAMPLE 106 a) N-Trifluoromethylacetyl-L-glutamicacid-5-benzylester-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

16.42 g (66.4 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 11.06 g (33.2 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 104a and 18.87 g (33.2 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine (produced according to DE 19603033)in 80 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum andchromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 27.28 g (93% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 35.35; H, 2.40; F, 43.01; N, 4.76; S,3.63. Fnd.: C, 35.48; H, 2.51; F, 42.87; N, 4.73; S, 3.50.

b) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-5-[1-[4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

21.92 g (52.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 106a is dissolvedin 500 ml of ethanol, and 3 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added.It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 41.37 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 28.76; H, 1.91; F, 47.89; N, 5.30; S,4.40. Fnd.: C, 28.84; H, 2.03; F, 47.79; N, 5.28; S, 4.19.

c) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-amide-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

8.25 g (40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 24.9 g (24.08 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 106a, 2.53 g (24.08 mmol) of diethanolamine and 2.77 g (24.08mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 150 ml of dimethylformamide.It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then overnight at room temperature.Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum and chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:=dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 9.11 g (90% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 31.37; H, 2.75; F, 43.15; N, 6.36; S,3.64. Fnd.: C, 31.22; H, 2.61; F, 43.30; N, 6.25; S, 3.81.

d) L-Glutamicacid-N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-amide-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

Ammonia gas is introduced at 0° C. for one hour into a solution thatconsists of 26.61 g (30.22 mmol) of the title compound of Example 106cin 200 ml of ethanol. It then is stirred for 4 hours at 0° C. It isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is absorptivelyprecipitated from water. The solid is filtered off and dried in a vacuum(50° C.).

Yield: 23.93 g (97% of theory) of an amorphous solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 30.89; H, 3.09; F, 39.56; N, 6.86; S,3.93. Fnd.: C, 30.75; H, 3.13; F, 39.78; N, 6.75; S, 3.81.

e)N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-L-glutamicacid-N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-amide-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

16.43 g (24.25 mmol) of the title compound of Example 106d, 2.79 g(24.25 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.12 g (50 mmol) of lithiumchloride and 15.27 g (24.25 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-pentanoicacid]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex, are dissolved in 200ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 8.25 g(40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it then isstirred overnight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000ml of acetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid isfiltered off and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18,mobile solvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 28.10 g (83% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.0%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 34.41;H, 3.83; F, 23.13; N, 9.03; S, 2.30; Gd, 11.26. Fnd.: C, 34.44; H, 4.98;F, 23.19; N, 8.89; S, 2.15; Gd, 11.17.

EXAMPLE 107 a) N-Trifluoroacetyl-glutamicacid-5-benzylester-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

16.42 g (66.4 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 11.06 g (33.2 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 104a and 18.87 g (33.2 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine (produced according to DE 19603033)in 80 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum andchromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 27.28 g (93% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 33.35; H, 2.40; F, 43.01; N, 4.76; S,3.63. Fnd.: C, 35.48; H, 2.54; F, 42.87; N, 4.73; S, 3.40.

b) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-5-[1-[4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

21.92 g (52.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 107a is dissolvedin 500 ml of ethanol, and 3 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added.It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 41.37 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 28.76; H, 1.91; F, 47.89; N, 5.30; S,4.04. Fnd.: C, 28.84; H, 1.81; F, 47.79; N, 5.28; S, 4.16.

EXAMPLE 108 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-(2,3,4,5-pentahydroxy-hexanoyl)L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

A solution that consists of 21.45 g (120.4 mol) of 5-gluoconolactone in50 ml of tetrahydrofuran is added in drops at 50° C. to a solution thatconsists of 100.0 g (120.4 mol) of the title compound of Example 21c),in 500 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran. It is stirred for 3 hours at 60° C.and then overnight at room temperature. It is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum, and the residue is chromatographed on silica gel.(Mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 98.37 g (82% of theory of a viscous oil).

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 38.10; H, 3.70; F, 32.02; N, 5.55; S,3.18. Fnd.: C, 38.22; H, 3.79; F, 32.02; N, 5.42; S, 3.29.

b)2-N-(2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxy-hexanoyl)-L-lysine-1-[(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

100.9 g (100.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 108a) is dissolvedin 2000 ml of ethanol, and 10.0 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) isadded thereto. It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at room temperature.Catalyst is filtered out, and the filtrate is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum.

Yield: 87.46 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 32.96; H, 3.57; N, 6.41; S, 3.67; F,36.93. Fnd.: C, 32.91; H, 3.72; N, 6.34; S, 3.50; F, 36.78.

f)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

50.0 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21e), 6.28 g (54.55mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.62 g (109.0 mmol) of lithium chlorideand 34.35 g (54.55 mol) of 1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(carboxy-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-pent-5-yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 16.88 g (81.8 mol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it then is stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone andstirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off and thenpurified by chromatography (RP-18 mobile solvent:gradient that consistsof water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 75.9 g (91.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 8.6%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 35.34;H, 4.09; N, 8.24; S, 2.10; F, 21.12; Gd, 10.28. Fnd.: C, 35.28; H, 4.15;N, 8.19; S, 2.15; F, 21.03; Gd, 10.14.

EXAMPLE 109 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-(2,3,4,5-pentahydroxy-hexanoyl)L-lysine-1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

A solution that consists of 21.45 g (120.4 mol) of 5-gluconolactone in50 ml of tetrahydrofuran is added in drops at 50° C. to a solution thatconsists of 100.0 g (120.4 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21c)and 12.18 g (120.4 mmol) of triethylamine in 500 ml of drytetrahydrofuran. It is stirred for 3 hours at 60° C. and then overnightat room temperature. Then, 400 ml of 5% aqueous hydrochloric acid isadded thereto, it is stirred for 5 minutes at room temperature, mixedwith sodium chloride, the organic phase is separated, it is dried onmagnesium sulfate, evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and theresidue is chromatographed on silica gel.

(Mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 100.97 g (82% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 37.58; H, 3.45; F, 31.58; N, 5.48; S,3.14. Fnd.: C, 37.72; H, 3.59; F, 31.72; N, 5.42; S, 3.29.

b)2-N-(2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxy-hexanoyl)-L-lysine-1-1[(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

100.9 g (100.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 108a) is dissolvedin 2000 ml of ethanol, and 10.0 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) isadded thereto. It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at room temperature.Catalyst is filtered out, and the filtrate is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum.

Yield: 87.46 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 32.96; H, 3.57; N, 6.41; S, 3.67; F,36.93. Fnd.: C, 32.91; H, 3.72; N, 6.34; S, 3.50; F, 36.78.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

50.0 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 21e), 6.28 g (54.55mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.62 g (109.0 mol) of lithium chlorideand 34.35 g (54.55 mol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(carboxy-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-pent-5-yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 16.88 g (81.8 mol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it then is stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone andstirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off and thenpurified by chromatography (RP-18 mobile solvent:gradient that consistsof water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 75.9 g (91.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 8.6%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 35.34;H, 4.09; N, 8.24; S, 2.10; F, 21.12; Gd, 10.28. Fnd.: C, 35.28; H, 4.15;N, 8.19; S, 2.15; F, 21.03; Gd, 10.14.

EXAMPLE 110 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzylglucopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

41.27 g (200.0 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C.to a solution that consists of 100.0 g (120.4 mol) of the title compoundof Example 21c), 72.1 g (120.4 mol) of1-O-α-D-carboxymethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-glucopyranose and 13.86 g(120.4 mol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 500 ml ofdimethylformamide. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. and then overnightat room temperature. Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and it is chromatographed onsilica gel.

(Mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 136.1 g (87% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 57.32; H, 4.89; N, 4.31; F, 24.86; S,2.47. Fnd.: C, 57.48; H, 5.04; N, 4.20; F, 24.69; S, 2.38.

b)2-N-[1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethylglucopyranose]-L-lysine-1-[(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

130.0 g (100.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 110a) is dissolvedin 2000 ml of ethanol, and 10.0 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) isadded thereto. It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at room temperature.Catalyst is filtered out, and the filtrate is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum.

Yield: 9.17 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 34.07; H, 3.63; N, 6.11; S, 3.50; F,35.24. Fnd.: C, 33.92; H, 3.71; N, 6.02; S, 3.42; F, 35.33.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-glucopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

50.0 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 110b), 6.28 g(54.55 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.62 g (109.0 mol) of lithiumchloride and 34.35 g (54.55 mol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(carboxy-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-pent-5-yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 16.88 g (81.8 mol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added and then stirred overnight at roomtemperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone and stirredfor 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off and then purifiedby chromatography (RP-18 mobile solvent:gradient that consists ofwater/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 75.9 g (91.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 8.6%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 35.34;H, 4.09; N, 8.24; S, 2.10; F, 21.12; Gd, 10.28. Fnd.: C, 35.26; H, 4.18;N, 8.14; S, 2.158; F, 21.01; Gd, 10.13.

EXAMPLE 111 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-galactopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

20.64 g (100.0 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C.to a solution that consists of 50.0 g (60.2 mol) of the title compoundof Example 21c), 36.05 g (60.2 mmol) of1-O-α-D-carboxymethyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-galactopyranose and 6.93 g(60.2 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 500 ml ofdimethylformamide. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. and then overnightat room temperature. Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and it is chromatographed onsilica gel.

(Mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 68.1 g (87% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 57.32; H, 4.89; N, 4.31; F, 24.86; S,2.47. Fnd.: C, 57.47; H, 5.50; N, 4.19; F, 24.72; S, 2.29.

b)2-N-[1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-galactopyranose]-L-lysine-1-[(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

65.0 g (50.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 111a) is dissolvedin 1000 ml of ethanol, and 5.0 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) isadded. It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at room temperature. Catalyst isfiltered out, and the filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in avacuum.

Yield: 45.85 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 34.07; H, 3.63; N, 6.11; S, 3.50; F,35.24. Fnd.: C, 33.93; H, 3.74; N, 6.01; S, 3.39; F, 35.05.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-galactopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

50.0 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 111b), 6.28 g(54.55 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.62 g (109.0 mol) of lithiumchloride and 34.35 g (54.55 mol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(carboxy-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-pent-5-yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 16.88 g (81.8 mol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it then is stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone andstirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off and thenpurified by chromatography (RP-18 mobile solvent:gradient that consistsof water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 37.95 g (91.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 8.6%.

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 35.34;H, 4.09; N, 8.24; S, 2.10; F, 21.12; Gd, 10.28. Fnd.: C, 35.22; H, 4.17;N, 8.18; S, 2.19; F, 20.91; Gd, 10.12.

EXAMPLE 112 a) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamic acid-mono-benzyl ester

100 g (421.5 mmol) of L-glutamic acid-mono-benzyl ester is dissolved ina mixture that consists of 1000 ml of trifluoroacetic acid ethylester/500 ml of ethanol, and it is stirred for 24 hours at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state, and the residue iscrystallized from diisopropyl ether.

Yield: 140.47 g (96% of theory) of a colorless, crystalline powder.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 50.46; H, 4.23; F, 17.10; N, 4.20. Fnd.:C, 51.35; H, 4.18; F, 17.03; N, 4.28.

b) 2-N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-mono-benzylester-5-N-(methyl)-N-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexyl)-amide

8.25 g (40 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C. to asolution that consists of 24.9 g (24.08 mmol) of the title compound ofExample 112a, 2×g (24.08 mmol) of N-methylglucamine and 2.77 g (24.08mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 150 ml of dimethylformamide.It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C., then overnight at room temperature.Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate is evaporated to the drystate in a vacuum and chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 9.xx g (89% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 51.43; H, 5.51; F, 13.56; N, 6.66. Fnd.:C, 51.22; H, 5.41; F, 13.40; N, 6.75.

c) N-Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-N-(methyl)-N-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexyl)-amide

21.9xx g (52.15 mmol) of the title compound of Example 112b is dissolvedin 500 ml of ethanol, and 3 g of palladium catalyst (10% Pd/C) is added.It is hydrogenated at room temperature. Catalyst is filtered out, andthe filtrate is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 43.0 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 40.01; H, 5.19; F, 17.26; N, 8.48. Fnd.:C, 39.84; H, 5.13; F, 17.09; N, 8.68.

d) Trifluoroacetyl-L-glutamicacid-5-N-(methyl)-N-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexyl)-amide-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amidepiperazine]-amide

16.42 g (66.4 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 10.96 g (33.2 mmol) of the titlecompound of Example 112c and 18.87 g (33.2 mmol) of1-perfluorooctylsulfonyl-piperazine (produced according to DE 19603033)in 80 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it is stirred overnight at roomtemperature. It is evaporated to the dry state in a vacuum andchromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 28.67 g (92% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 39.61; H, 2.89; F, 35.66; N, 6.19; S,3.54. Fnd.: C, 39.68; H, 2.74; F, 35.81; N, 6.13; S, 3.40.

e) L-Glutamicacid-5-N-(methyl)-N-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexyl)-amide-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

Ammonia gas is introduced at 0° C. for one hour into a solution thatconsists of 28.36 g (30.22 mmol) of the title compound of Example 112din 200 ml of ethanol. It then is stirred for 4 hours at 0° C. It isevaporated to the dry state, and the residue is absorptivelyprecipitated from water. The solid is filtered off and dried in a vacuum(50° C.).

Yield: 24.19 g (95% of theory) of an amorphous solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 41.12; H, 2.89; F, 35.66; N, 6.19; S,3.54. Fnd.: C, 41.15; H, 2.83; F, 35.78; N, 6.28; S, 3.71.

f)N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-L-glutamicacid-5-N-(methyl)-N-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexyl)-amide-5-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide,Gd complex

20.43 g (24.25 mmol) of the title compound of Example 112e, 2.79 g(24.25 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 2.12 g (50 mmol) of lithiumchloride and 15.27 g (24.25 mmol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-[(3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-pentanoicacid]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, Gd complex are dissolved in 200 mlof dimethyl sulfoxide while being heated slightly. At 10° C., 8.25 g (40mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added and then stirredovernight at room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml ofacetone and stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filteredoff and then purified by chromatography (silica gel RP-18, mobilesolvent:gradient that consists of water/ethanoIacetonitrile).

Yield: 28.45 g (79% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 11.0%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 34.41;H, 3.83; F, 23.13; N, 9.03; S, 2.30; Gd, 11.26. Fnd.: C, 34.34; H, 3.98;F, 23.29; N, 9.19; S, 2.15; Gd, 11.07.

EXAMPLE 113 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-(2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-glucuronicacid-benzylester]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

41.27 g (200.0 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C.to a solution that consists of 100.0 g (120.4 mol) of the title compoundof Example 21c), 73.77 g (120.4 mol) of1-O-α-D-carboxymethyl-2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-glucuronic acid-benzylester and13.86 g (120.4 mol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 500 ml ofdimethylformamide. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. and then overnightat room temperature. Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum and chromatographed on silicagel.

(Mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 147.58 g (86% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 52.25; H, 4.31; N, 3.93; F, 22.66; S,2.45. Fnd.: C, 52.38; H, 4.17; N, 4.12; F, 22.78; S, 2.39.

b) 2-N-[1-O-α-D-Carbonylmethyl-glucuronicacid]-L-lysine-1-[(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide

142.52 g (100.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 113a) isdissolved in 2000 ml of ethanol, and 10.0 g of palladium catalyst (10%Pd/C) is added thereto. It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at roomtemperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and the filtrate is evaporated tothe dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 93.06 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 33.56; H, 3.36; N, 6.02; S, 3.45; F,34.71. Fnd.: C, 33.31; H, 3.42; N, 6.04; S, 3.40; F, 35.51.

c)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-glucuronicacid]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide, Gdcomplex, sodium salt

50.76 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 113b), 6.28 g(54.55 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.62 g (109.0 mol) of lithiumchloride and 34.35 g (54.55 mol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(carboxy-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-pent-5-yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 16.88 g (81.8 mol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added, and it then is stirred overnightat room temperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone, andit is stirred for 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off andthen purified by chromatography (RP-18 mobile solvent:gradient thatconsists of water/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 75.149 g (88.0% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 8.6%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 34.53;H, 3.80; N, 8.05; Na, 1.47; S, 2.05; F, 20.63; Gd, 10.05. Fnd.: C,34.38; H, 3.95; N, 8.19; Na, 1.63; S, 2.15; F, 20.83; Gd, 10.14.

EXAMPLE 114 a)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl)-2-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl]-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine

49.46 g (200.0 mmol) of EEDQ (2-ethoxy-1,2-dihydroquinoline-1-carboxylicacid ethyl ester) is added at 0° C. to 31.820 g (113.5 mmol) of6-N-benzyloxycarbonyl)-L-lysine and 66.42 g (113.5 mmol) of2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-aminoacetic acid (producedaccording to DE 196 03 033) in 300 ml of tetrahydrofuran, and it isstirred overnight at room temperature. It is evaporated to the dry statein a vacuum and chromatographed on silica gel (mobilesolvent:dichloromethane/methanol=20:1).

Yield: 55.79 g (58% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 36.85; H, 3.09; N, 4.96; F, 38.11; S,3.78. Fnd.: C, 36.85; H, 3.19; N, 4.87; F, 38.28; S, 3.95.

b)6-N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-2-N-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine-N-methyl-N-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxy-hexyl)-amide

20.64 g (100.0 mmol) of N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added at 0° C.to a solution that consists of 51.02 g (60.2 mol) of the title compoundof Example 114a), 11.75 g (60.2 mol) of N-methyl-glucamine and 6.93 g(60.2 mol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, dissolved in 250 ml ofdimethylformamide. It is stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. and then overnightat room temperature. Precipitated urea is filtered out, the filtrate isevaporated to the dry state in a vacuum, and it is chromatographed onsilica gel.

(Mobile solvent:dichloromethane/ethanol=20:1).

Yield: 53.05 g (86% of theory) of a viscous oil.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 38.68; H, 4.03; N, 5.47; F, 31.52; S,3.13. Fnd.: C, 38.49; H, 4.17; N, 5.32; F, 31.70; S, 3.29.

c)2-N-[2-(N-Ethyl-N-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine-N-methyl-N-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxy-hexyl)-amide

102.48 g (100.0 mmol) of the title compound of Example 114b) isdissolved in 2000 ml of ethanol, and 10.0 g of palladium catalyst (10%Pd/C) is added thereto. It is hydrogenated for 12 hours at roomtemperature. Catalyst is filtered out, and the filtrate is evaporated tothe dry state in a vacuum.

Yield: 89.06 g (quantitative) of a colorless solid.

Elementary analysis: Cld.: C, 33.72; H, 3.96; N, 6.29; S, 3.60; F,36.26. Fnd.: C, 33.91; H, 3.82; N, 6.14; S, 3.47; F, 36.31.

d)6-N-[1,4,7-Tris(carboxylatomethyl)]-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[2-(N-ethyl-N-perfluorooctyl-sulfonyl)-amino]-acetyl-L-lysine-N-methyl-N-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxy-hexyl)-amide,Gd complex

48.58 g (54.55 mmol) of the title compound of Example 114), 6.28 g(54.55 mmol) of N-hydroxysuccinimide, 4.62 g (109.0 mol) of lithiumchloride and 34.35 g (54.55 mol) of1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-10-(carboxy-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-pent-5-yl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane,Gd complex, are dissolved in 400 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide while beingheated slightly. At 10° C., 16.88 g (81.8 mol) ofN,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is added and then stirred overnight at roomtemperature. The solution is poured into 3000 ml of acetone and stirredfor 10 minutes. The precipitated solid is filtered off and then purifiedby chromatography (RP-18 mobile solvent:gradient that consists ofwater/ethanol/acetonitrile).

Yield: 73.27 g (89.4% of theory) of a colorless solid.

Water content: 8.6%

Elementary analysis (relative to anhydrous substance): Cld.: C, 35.18;H, 4.23; N, 4.23; S, 21.3; F, 21.50; Gd, 10.47. Fnd.: C, 35.28; H, 4.15;N, 4.19; S, 2.18; F, 21.33; Gd, 10.61.

EXAMPLE 115 MRT-Visualization of Arteriosclerotic Plaque AfterIntravenous Administration of Metal Complexes According to the Invention

In rabbits with genetically induced arteriosclerosis (Watanabe rabbits),it was possible to observe a significant enhancement in thearteriosclerotic plaque 5-60 minutes as well as 24 hours and 48 hoursafter intravenous administration of 25 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight ofthe compounds according to the invention in T₁-weighted gradient-echoimages (TR 11.1 ms, TE 4.3 ms, 150 flip angle α). The healthy vesselwall showed only little or no contrast medium image and therefore alsoindicated only little or no signal rise in the T1-weighted images. Basedon the contrast between the plaque with strong signals and the healthyvessel wall with little or no signals, a diagnosis of thearteriosclerotic vessel wall changes was possible.

The pictures in FIG. 1 show MR images of the aorta before, as well as 24hours and 48 hours after intravenous administration of 25 μmol of Gd/kgof body weight of metal complex XV in Watanabe rabbits (geneticallyinduced arteriosclerosis). The T₁-weighted gradient-echo images (1.5 T;TR: 11.1 ms, TE: 4.3 ms; NA: 2; matrix: 213*256; layer thickness: 1.0mm) illustrate a strong signal rise in the arteriosclerotic plaque. Thelocalization of the plaque, especially in aortic arches and in vascularpassages, was confirmed by means of Sudan-III-staining.

EXAMPLE 116 MRT-Visualization of Arteriosclerotic Plaque AfterIntravenous Administration of Metal Complex XV in Rats, and Correlationof the Post Mortem Image with Sudan-III-Staining

The pictures in FIG. 2 a and 2 b show MR images of the aorta before aswell as 35 minutes, 60 minutes and 24 hours after intravenousadministration of 10 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of gadolinium metalcomplex XV in Watanabe rabbits (genetically induced arteriosclerosis).The T₁-weighted gradient-echo-images (MPRage; 1.5T; TR: 11.1 ms, TE: 4.3ms; NA: 2; matrix: 213*256; layer thickness: 1.0 mm) illustrate a strongsignal rise in arteriosclerotic plaque. The localization of the plaque,especially in aortic arches as well as in vascular passages, wasconfirmed by means of Sudan-III-staining. Then, the MR-imaging of theagar-embedded preparation was again examined with a T₁-weightedgradient-echo sequence (MPRage; 1.5 T; TR 11.1 ms, TE 4.3 ms, 15° flipangle α; NA: 2; matrix: 213*256) and a spin-echo sequence (1.5 T; TR:400 ms, TE: 15 ms; NA: 16; matrix: 256*256) (post mortem image). In thiscase, there was shown an excellent correlation of the aortic sectionswith strong signal rise and stained plaque, which confirms an uptake ofthe compounds according to the invention in the arteriosclerotic plaque.

EXAMPLE 117 Infarction Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of Metal Complex XV in Rats

The pictures in FIG. 3 show MR images of the heart (in vivo and postmortem) 24 hours after intravenous administration of 100 μmol of Gd/kgof body weight of metal complex XV in rats with acutely inducedmyocardial infarction. The T₁-weighted spin-echo images (1.5 T; TR: 400ms, TE: 6 ms; NA: 4; matrix: 128*128; layer thickness: 2.5 mm)illustrate the strong signal rise in the infarction area. The successfulinduction of an acute myocardial infarction was confirmed by means ofNBT-staining.

Metal complex XV, 100 μmol/kg i.v.; T1-SE, TR/TE 400/6 ms; arrow:myocardial infarction.

EXAMPLE 118 Infarction Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of Metal Complex I in Rats

The pictures in FIG. 4 show MR images of the heart (in vivo and postmortem) 24 hours after intravenous administration of 100 μmol of Gd/kgof body weight of metal complex I in rats with acutely inducedmyocardial infarction. The T₁-weighted spin-echo images (1.5 T; TR: 400ms, TE: 6 ms; NA: 4; matrix: 128*128; layer thickness: 2.5 mm)illustrate the strong signal rise in the infarction area. The successfulinduction of an acute myocardial infarction was confirmed by means ofNBT-staining.

EXAMPLE 119 Lymph Mode Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of Metal Complex XV in VX2-Tumor-Carrying Rabbits

The pictures in FIG. 5 a and 5 b show MR images of iliac lymph nodesprecontrast and up to 24 hours after intravenous administration of 200μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of metal complex XV in rabbits withVX2-tumors implanted i.m. The T₁-weighted gradient-echo images (1.5 T;sequence: MPRange; TR 11.1 ms, TE 4.3 ms, α 15°) illustrate the strongsignal rise in healthy lymph node tissue. Zones without signal risewithin the lymph node were diagnosed as metastases and confirmedhistologically (H/E-staining of the lymph node section). Later (24hours) after contrast medium administration, however, a signal reversalwas observed, surprisingly enough. The signal rise in healthy lymph nodetissue was reduced, while the metastasis now exhibited a considerablesignal rise.

Surprisingly enough, even immediately after administration, aconsiderable enhancement of the primary tumor (especially the periphery)could be observed. Later (24 hours p.i.), this enhancement alsopropagates out from the center of the tumor.

EXAMPLE 120 Tumor Visualization (MRT) After Intravenous Administrationof Metal Complex I in VX2-Tumor-Carrying Rabbits

The pictures of FIG. 6 show MR images of an iliac lymph node and of aprimary tumor (VX2-tumor implanted i.m.) precontrast, 60 minutes and 20hours after intravenous administration of 100 μmol of Gd/kg of bodyweight of metal complex I in rabbits. The T₁-weighted gradient-echoimages (1.5 T; sequence: MPRange; TR 11.1 ms, TE 4.3 ms, α 15°)illustrate the strong signal rise in healthy lymph node tissue.

Shortly after administration (60 minutes p.i.), a considerableenhancement of the primary tumor (especially the periphery) can beobserved. Subsequently (20 hours p.i.), the signal rise is alsopropagated in the more central region of the tumor.

The enhancement of a pathological structure (optionally secondary tumoror necrosis) on the contralateral side, which shows up only in lateimages (“late enhancement”) is especially noteworthy.

Metal Complex X

EXAMPLE 121 Infarction Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

The pictures in FIG. 7 show MR images of the heart (in vivo and postmortem) 6 hours after intravenous administration of 100 μmol of Gd/kg ofbody weight of a polar Gd-chelate with perfluorinated side chains (metalcomplex X) in rats with acutely induced myocardial infarction. TheT₁-weighted, EKG-triggered spin-echo images (1.5 T; TR (effective): 400ms, TE: 12 ms; NA: 4; matrix: 128*128; layer thickness: 2.5 mm)illustrate the strong signal rise in the infarction area. The successfulinduction of an acute myocardial infarction was confirmed by means ofNBT-staining.

EXAMPLE 122 Organ Distribution (Including Lymph Node Concentration)After Intravenous Administration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

After intravenous administration of 100 μmol of total gadolinium/kg ofbody weight of a polar Gd-chelate with perfluorinated side chains (metalcomplex X) in rats, the metal content in various organs as well as inthe lymph nodes (pooled as mesenteric and peripheral lymph nodes) wasdetermined 24 hours after administration (MW, n=2). Organ μmol Gd/L %Dose Liver 104 2.34 Femur 3 0.01 Kidneys 150 0.65 Brain 1 0.01 Carcass192 34.01 Blood 1 0.01 Stomach 49 0.18 Intestine 65 1.22 Spleen 54 0.07Pancreas 6 0.02 Heart 3 0.01 Lung 18 0.05 Muscle 1 0.00 Mesenteric lymph19 0.01 nodes Peripheral lymph 11 0.01 nodes Total 38.58

EXAMPLE 123 Lymph Node Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

By way of example, the pictures in FIG. 8 show MR images of iliac lymphnodes precontrast and up to 60 minutes after intravenous administrationof 100 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of metal complex X in rats. TheT₁-weighted gradient-echo images (1.5 T; sequence: MPRange; TR 11.1 ms,TE 4.3 ms, α 15°) illustrate the strong signal rise in healthy lymphnode tissue even very shortly after injection. The enhancement was thus263% at the time of 15 minutes p.i. and 254% at the time of 60 minutesp.i.

EXAMPLE 124 Lymph Node Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in VX2-Tumor-Bearing Rabbits

By way of example, the pictures in FIG. 9 show MR images of iliac lymphnodes precontrast and up to 60 minutes after intravenous administrationof 200 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of metal complex X in rabbits withVX2-tumors implanted i.m. The T₁-weighted gradient-echo images (1.5 T;sequence: MPRange; TR 11.1 ms, TE 4.3 ms, α 15°) illustrate the strongsignal rise in healthy lymph node tissue. The enhancement in the healthylymph node tissue was 382% at the time of 15 minutes p.i. and 419% atthe time of 60 minutes p.i. Zones without signal rise within the lymphnode were diagnosed as metastases and confirmed histologically(H/E-staining of the lymph node section). The ratio of signalintensities of healthy lymph node tissue to metastasis was 3.0 at thetime of 15 minutes p.i. and 3.4 at the time of 60 minutes p.i.

Surprisingly enough, even immediately after administration, aconsiderable enhancement not only of the lymph nodes but also of theprimary tumor (especially the periphery) could be observed (15 minutesp.i.: 277%). Later (up to 24 hours p.i.), this enhancement alsopropagates out from the center of the tumor (24 hours p.i.: 217%).

Metal Complex V

EXAMPLE 125 Infarction Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

The pictures in FIG. 10 show MR images of the heart (in vivo and postmortem) 24 hours after intravenous administration of 100 μmol of Gd/kgof body weight of a polar Gd-chelate with perfluorinated side chains(metal complex V) in rats with acutely induced myocardial infarction.The T₁-weighted, EKG-triggered spin-echo images (1.5 T; TR (effective):400 ms, TE: 12 ms; NA: 4; matrix: 128*128; layer thickness: 2.5 mm)illustrate the strong signal rise in the infarction area. The successfulinduction of an acute myocardial infarction was confirmed by means ofNBT-staining.

EXAMPLE 126 Organ Distribution (Including Lymph Node Concentration)After Intravenous Administration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

After intravenous administration of 200 μmol of total gadolinium/kg ofbody weight of a polar Gd-chelate with perfluorinated side chains (metalcomplex V) in rats, the metal content in various organs as well as inthe lymph nodes (pooled as mesenteric and peripheral lymph nodes) wasdetermined 24 hours after administration (MW, n=2). Organ μmol Gd/L %Dose Liver 344 6.34 Femur 13 0.05 Kidneys 436 1.77 Brain 4 0.02 Carcass268 37.93 Blood 15 0.18 Stomach 28 0.08 Intestine 113 1.56 Spleen 1160.17 Pancreas 30 0.05 Heart 14 0.02 Lung 62 0.17 Muscle 9 0.02Mesenteric lymph 70 0.05 nodes Peripheral lymph 44 0.02 nodes Total48.43

EXAMPLE 127 Lymph Node Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

By way of example, the pictures in FIG. 11 show MR images of iliac lymphnodes precontrast and up to 60 minutes after intravenous administrationof 200 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of metal complex V in rats. TheT₁-weighted gradient-echo images (1.5 T; sequence: MPRange; TR 11.1 ms,TE 4.3 ms, α 15°) illustrate the strong signal rise in healthy lymphnode tissue even very shortly after injection. The enhancement was thus147% at the time of 15 minutes p.i. and 230% at the time of 60 minutesp.i.

EXAMPLE 128 Lymph Node Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in VX2-Tumor-Bearing Rabbits

By way of example, the pictures in FIG. 12 show MR images of iliac lymphnodes precontrast and up to 60 minutes after intravenous administrationof 200 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of metal complex V in rabbits withVX2-tumors implanted i.m. The T₁-weighted gradient-echo images (1.5 T;sequence: MPRange; TR 11.1 ms, TE 4.3 ms, α 15°) illustrate the strongsignal rise in healthy lymph node tissue. The enhancement in the healthylymph node tissue was 246% at the time of 15 minutes p.i. and 282% atthe time of 60 minutes p.i. Zones without signal rise within the lymphnode were diagnosed as metastases and confirmed histologically(H/E-staining of the lymph node section). The ratio of signalintensities of healthy lymph node tissue to metastasis was 2.5 at thetime of 15 minutes p.i. and 1.7 at the time of 60 minutes p.i.

Surprisingly enough, even immediately after administration, aconsiderable enhancement not only of the lymph nodes but also of theprimary tumor (especially the periphery) could be observed (15 minutesp.i.: 350%). Later (up to 24 hours p.i.), this enhancement alsopropagates out from the center of the tumor (24 hours p.i.: 106%).

Metal Complex XIV

EXAMPLE 129 Infarction Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

The pictures in FIG. 13 show MR images of the heart (in vivo and postmortem) 3 hours after intravenous administration of 100 μmol of Gd/kg ofbody weight of a polar Gd-chelate with perfluorinated side chains (metalcomplex XIV) in rats with acutely induced myocardial infarction. TheT₁-weighted, EKG-triggered spin-echo images (1.5 T; TR (effective): 400ms, TE: 12 ms; NA: 4; matrix: 128*128; layer thickness: 2.5 mm)illustrate the strong signal rise in the infarction area. The successfulinduction of an acute myocardial infarction was confirmed by means ofNBT-staining.

EXAMPLE 130 Organ Distribution (Including Tumor and Lymph NodeConcentration) After Intravenous Administration of the Contrast Mediumin Prostate-Cancer-Bearing Rats

After intravenous administration of 200 μmol of total gadolinium/kg ofbody weight of a polar Gd-chelate with perfluorinated side chains (metalcomplex XIV) in rats (Cop-inbreeding with Dunning R3327 MAT-Lu prostatecancer i.m.-implanted 12 days earlier), the metal content in variousorgans, in tumors, as well as in the lymph nodes (pooled as mesentericand peripheral lymph nodes) was determined 10 minutes, 1 hour and 24hours after administration (MW±SD, n=3). Metallkomplex XIVGd-Konzentration [μmol/l] % Dosis 10 min p.i. 1 h p.i. 24 h p.i. 10 minp.i. 1 h p.i. 24 h p.i. Leber 192 ± 12 147 ± 7  64 ± 4 2.62 ± 0.11 2.04± 0.15 0.96 ± 0.05 Milz 200 ± 13 123 ± 10 69 ± 5 0.13 ± 0.01 0.08 ± 0.010.06 ± 0.00 Pankreas 191 ± 14 139 ± 26 25 ± 1 0.35 ± 0.02 0.21 ± 0.050.03 ± 0.01 Niere 761 ± 60 1181 ± 232 338 ± 49 1.76 ± 0.14 2.84 ± 0.610.81 ± 0.09 Lunge 603 ± 30 415 ± 39 44 ± 4 1.04 ± 0.02 0.80 ± 0.06 0.09± 0.01 Herz 320 ± 8  190 ± 15 19 ± 0 0.32 ± 0.01 0.19 ± 0.01 0.02 ± 0.00Gehirn 38 ± 6 22 ± 2  4 ± 4 0.10 ± 0.03 0.06 ± 0.00 0.01 ± 0.01Muskel**** 93 ± 5 56 ± 3  8 ± 1 0.06 ± 0.02 0.04 ± 0.00 0.00 ± 0.00Tumor 246 ± 25 266 ± 87 56 ± 4 0.25 ± 0.05 0.37 ± 0.14 0.04 ± 0.01 Femur115 ± 3   81 ± 10  9 ± 1 0.39 ± 0.02 0.28 ± 0.03 0.03 ± 0.00 mes. LK 291± 29 179 ± 16 50 ± 6 0.08 ± 0.01 0.05 ± 0.01 0.02 ± 0.00 periph. LK 284± 19 254 ± 14 51 ± 5 0.13 ± 0.00 0.14 ± 0.02 0.02 ± 0.00 Magen(entleert) 244 ± 17 165 ± 21 19 ± 2 0.56 ± 0.07 0.40 ± 0.05 0.05 ± 0.00Darm (entleert) 242 ± 15 201 ± 32 36 ± 5 1.55 ± 0.09 1.16 ± 0.22 0.26 ±0.04 Blut** 957 ± 38 575 ± 56 22 ± 1 26.73 ± 0.84  16.13 ± 1.77  0.61 ±0.03 Restkörper* 419 ± 27 392 ± 25 42 ± 0 70.71 ± 2.74  64.27 ± 5.50 6.81 ± 0.16 Harn 0-24 h — — 619 ± 19 — — 79.86 ± 3.13  Faeces 0-24 h — — 781 ± 611 — — 6.00 ± 4.91 Summe der Organe*** 80.06 ± 2.84  72.94 ±5.83  9.21 ± 0.27 Bilanz*** 95.07 ± 2.41 *Blutproben sind im Restkörper enthalten**58 ml Blut/kg KGW***Bilanz ohne Blutwerte, da diese im Restkörper enthalten****nur Gewebealiquot*Blood samples are contained in the remainder of the body**58 ml Blut/kg KGW = 58 ml of blood/kg of body weightBalance without blood values, since the latter [are] contained in theremainder of the bodyOnly tissue aliquot

EXAMPLE 131 Lymph Node Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in Guinea Pigs

By way of example, the pictures in FIG. 14 show MR images of iliac andinguinal lymph nodes precontrast and up to 24 hours after intravenousadministration of 200 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of metal complex XIVin guinea pigs with stimulated lymph nodes (Freund adjuvant). TheT₁-weighted gradient-echo images (2.0 T; TR 10 ms, TE 5 ms, α 40°)illustrate the strong signal rise in healthy lymph node tissue even veryshortly after injection. The enhancement was 127% at the time of 60minutes p.i.

EXAMPLE 132 Lymph Node Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in VX2-t-Tumor-Bearing Rabbits

By way of example, the pictures in FIG. 15 show MR images of iliac lymphnodes precontrast and up to 23 hours after intravenous administration of200 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of metal complex XIV in rabbits withVX2-tumors implanted i.m. The T₁-weighted gradient-echo images (1.5 T;sequence: MPRange; TR 11.1 ms, TE 4.3 ms, α 15°) illustrate the strongsignal rise in healthy lymph node tissue. The enhancement in the healthylymph node tissue was 297% at the time of 10 minutes p.i. and 269% atthe time of 60 minutes p.i. Zones without signal rise within the lymphnode were diagnosed as metastases and confirmed histologically(H/E-staining of the lymph node section). The ratio of signalintensities of healthy lymph node tissue to metastasis was 5.1 at thetime of 10 minutes p.i. and 1.9 at the time of 60 minutes p.i.

Surprisingly enough, even immediately after administration, aconsiderable enhancement not only of the lymph nodes but also of theprimary tumor (especially the periphery) could be observed (15 minutesp.i.: 594%). Later (up to 24 hours p.i.), this enhancement alsopropagates out from the center of the tumor (120 hours p.i.: 162%).

Metal Complex III

EXAMPLE 133 Infarction Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

The pictures in FIG. 16 show MR images of the heart (in vivo and postmortem) 22 hours after intravenous administration of 100 μmol of Gd/kgof body weight of a polar Gd-chelate with perfluorinated side chains(metal complex III) in rats with acutely induced myocardial infarction.The T₁-weighted, EKG-triggered spin-echo images (1.5 T; TR (effective):400 ms, TE: 12 ms; NA: 4; matrix: 128*128; layer thickness: 2.5 mm)illustrate the strong signal rise in the infarction area. The successfulinduction of an acute myocardial infarction was confirmed by means ofNBT-staining.

EXAMPLE 134 Organ Distribution (Including Lymph Node Concentration)After Intravenous Administration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

After intravenous administration of 200 μmol of total gadolinium/kg ofbody weight of a polar Gd-chelate with perfluorinated side chains (metalcomplex III) in rats, the metal content in various organs as well as inthe lymph nodes (pooled as mesenteric and peripheral lymph nodes) wasdetermined 24 hours after administration (MW, n=2). Organ μmol Gd/L %Dose Liver 1222 26.28 Femur 76 0.32 Kidneys 489 1.97 Brain 10 0.05Carcass 242 36.30 Blood 83 1.15 Stomach 165 0.57 Intestine 230 3.56Spleen 464 0.89 Pancreas 203 0.48 Heart 82 0.13 Lung 338 0.96 Muscle 280.04 Mesenteric lymph 455 0.33 nodes Peripheral lymph 279 0.18 nodesTotal 73.20

EXAMPLE 135 Lymph Node Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in Rats

By way of example, the pictures in FIG. 17 show MR images of iliac lymphnodes precontrast and up to 60 minutes after intravenous administrationof 200 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of metal complex III in rats. TheT₁-weighted gradient-echo images (1.5 T; sequence: MPRange; TR 11.1 ms,TE 4.3 ms, α 15°) illustrate the strong signal rise in healthy lymphnode tissue even very shortly after injection. The enhancement was thus320% at the time of 15 minutes p.i. and 401% at the time of 60 minutesp.i.

EXAMPLE 136 Lymph Node Visualization (MRT) After IntravenousAdministration of the Contrast Medium in VX2-Tumor-Bearing Rabbits

By way of example, the pictures in FIG. 18 show MR images of iliac lymphnodes precontrast and up to 60 minutes after intravenous administrationof 200 μmol of Gd/kg of body weight of metal complex III in rabbits withVX2-tumors implanted i.m. The T₁-weighted gradient-echo images (1.5 T;sequence: MPRange; TR 11.1 ms, TE 4.3 ms, α 15°) illustrate the strongsignal rise in healthy lymph node tissue. The enhancement in the healthylymph node tissue was 195% at the time of 15 minutes p.i. and 233% atthe time of 60 minutes p.i. Zones without signal rise within the lymphnode were diagnosed as metastases and confirmed histologically(H/E-staining of the lymph node section). The ratio of signalintensities of healthy lymph node tissue to metastasis was 1.9 at thetime of 15 minutes p.i. and 1.8 at the time of 60 minutes p.i.

Surprisingly enough, even immediately after administration, aconsiderable enhancement not only of the lymph nodes but also of theprimary tumor (especially the periphery) could be observed (15 minutesp.i.: 232%).

In the foregoing and in the following examples, all temperatures are setforth uncorrected in degrees Celsius and, all parts and percentages areby weight, unless otherwise indicated.

The entire disclosure of all applications, patents and publications,cited herein and of corresponding German application No. 100 40 380.8,filed Aug. 11, 2000 is hereby incorporated by reference.

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 51. A method for MRI imaging comprising administring toa patient an MRI contrast agent, comprising a perfluoroalkyl-containingmetal complex that has a critical micelle formation concentration <10⁻³mol/l, a hydrodynamic micelle diameter (2 Rh)>1 nm and a protonrelaxivity in plasma (R¹)>10 l/mmol·s, wherein theperfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex is a complex with a sugarradical, said complex being of formula Ic is:

in which R is a mono-or oligosaccharide radical bonded by the 1-OH— or1-SH-position, R^(F) is a perfluorinated, straight-chain or branchedcarbon chain with the formula —C_(n)F_(2n)E, in which E is a terminalfluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or hydrogen atom, and n is a numberfrom 4-30, K is a metal complex of formula IIc,

in which R¹ is a hydrogen atom or a metal ion equivalent of atomicnumbers 23-29, 42-46 or 58-70, provided that at least two R¹ stand formetal ion equivalents, R² and R³, independently of one another,represent hydrogen, C₁-C₇ alkyl, benzyl, phenyl, —CH₂OH or —CH₂CH₃, andU is —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω-, —(CH₂)₁₋₅-ω), a phenylene group,—CH₂—NHCO—CH₂—CH(CH₂COOH)—C₆H₄-ω-, —C₆H₄—(OCH₂CH₂)₀₋₁—N(CH₂COOH)—CH₂-ωor a C₁-C₁₂ alkylene group or C₇-C₁₂—C₆H₄—O group optionally interruptedby one or more oxygen atoms, 1 to 3 —NHCO groups or 1 to 3 —CONH groupsand/or substituted with 1 to 3 —(CH₂)₀₋₅COOH groups, whereby ω is thebinding site to —CO—, or of formula IIIc

in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, R⁴ is hydrogen or a metalion equivalent mentioned under R¹, and U¹ is —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω, whereby (ais the binding site to —CO—, or of formula IVc

in which R¹ and R² have the above-mentioned meaning or of formula VcA orVcB

in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, or of formula VIc

in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, or of formula VIIc

in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, and U¹ is —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω,whereby ω is the binding site to —CO— or of formula VIIIc

in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, and in radical K,optionally present free acid groups optionally can be present as saltsof organic and/or inorganic bases or amino acids or amino acid amides, Gfor the case that K is metal complexes IIc to VIIc is a radical that isfunctionalized in at least three places and is selected from thefollowing radicals a) to j)

G for the case that K is metal complex VIIIc is a radical that isfunctionalized in at least three places and is selected from k) or l),

whereby α is the binding site of G to complex K, β is the binding siteof G to radical Y, and γ is the binding site of G to radical Z, Y is—CH₂, δ-(CH₂)₍₁₋₅₎CO-β, δ-CH₂—CHOH—CO-β orδ-CH(CHOH—CH₂OH)—CHOH—CHOH—CO-β, whereby δ is the binding site to sugarradical R and β is the binding site to radical G, Z is

whereby γ is the binding site of Z to radical G, and ε is the bindingsite of Z to perfluorinated radical R^(F) and l¹, m^(l), independentlyof one another, mean integers 1 or 2, and p¹ is an integer from 1 to 4allowing the uptake of contrast agent in tissue, conducting MRI imaging,and visualizing plaque, infarcted tissue, or necrotic tissue in whichcontrast agent is uptaken, or independently simultaneously visualizingnecroses and tumors in which contrast agent is uptaken.
 52. A methodaccording to claim 51, wherein the compound of formula Ic, is a compoundin which R is a monosaccharide radical with 5 to 6 C atoms or its deoxycompound.
 53. A method according to claim 51, wherein the compound offormula Ic, is a compound in which R² and R³, independently of oneanother, mean hydrogen or C₁-C₄ alkyl and/or E in formula —C_(n)F_(2n)is a fluorine atom.
 54. A method according to claim 51, wherein thecompound of formula Ic, is a compound in which G is lysine radical (a)or (b).
 55. A method according to claim 51, wherein the compound offormula Ic, is a compound in which Z is

whereby γ is the binding site of Z to radical G, and ε is the bindingsite of Z to perfluorinated radical R^(F), and/or Y is δ-CH₂CO-β,whereby δ is the binding site to sugar radical R and β is the bindingsite to radical G.
 56. A method according to claim 51, wherein thecompound of formula Ic, is a compound in which U in metal complex K is—CH₂— or —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω, whereby ω is the binding site to —CO—.
 57. Amethod according to claim 51, wherein the compound is a gadoliniumcomplex of6-N-[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-N-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-2-N-[1-O-α-D-carbonylmethyl-mannopyranose]-L-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide.58. A method for MRI imaging comprising administering to a patient anMRI contrast agent, comprising a perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexthat has a critical micelle formation concentration<10⁻³ mol/l, ahydrodynamic micelle diameter (2 Rh)>1 nm and a proton relaxivity inplasma (R¹)>10 l/mmol·s wherein the perfluoroalkyl-containing metalcomplex is a complex with a polar radical said complex being of formulaId:

in which R^(F) is a perfluorinated, straight-chain or branched carbonchain with formula —C_(n)F_(2n)E, in which E is a terminal fluorine,chlorine, bromine, iodine or hydrogen atom, and n is a number from 4-30,K is a metal complex of formula IId,

in which R¹ is a hydrogen atom or a metal ion equivalent of atomicnumbers 23-29, 42-46 or 58-70, provided that at least two R¹ stand formetal ion equivalents, R² and R³, independently of one another,represent hydrogen, C₁-C₇ alkyl, benzyl, phenyl, —CH₂OH or —CH₂OCH₃, andU is —C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω-, —(CH₂)₁₋₅-ω, a phenylene group,—CH₂—NHCO—CH₂—CH(CH₂COOH)—C₆H₄-ω-, —C₆H₄—(OCH₂CH₂)₀₋₁—N(CH₂COOH)—CH₂-ω,or a C₁-C₁₂ alkylene group or C₇-C₁₂—C₆H₄—O group optionally interruptedby one or more oxygen atoms, 1 to 3 —NHCO groups, 1 to 3 —CONH groupsand/or substituted with 1 to 3 —(CH₂)₀₋₅COOH groups, whereby ω is thebinding site to —CO—, or of formula IIId

in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, R⁴ is hydrogen or a metalion equivalent mentioned under R¹, and U¹ is C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω whereby ω isthe binding site to —CO—, or of formula IVd

in which R¹ and R² have the above-mentioned meaning, or of formula VdAor VdB

in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, or of formula VId

in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, or of formula VIId

in which R¹ has the above-mentioned meaning, and U¹ is C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω,whereby t is the binding site to —CO—, and in radical K, optionallypresent free acid groups optionally can be present as salts of organicand/or inorganic bases or amino acids or amino acid amides, G is aradical that is functionalized in at least three-places and is selectedfrom the following radicals a) to g)

whereby α is the binding site of G to complex K, β is the binding siteof G to radical R, and γ is the binding site of G to radical Z Z is

whereby γ is the binding site of Z to radical G and ε is the bindingsite of Z to perfluorinated radical R_(f), R is a polar radical that isselected from complexes K of formulas IId to VIId, whereby R¹ here is ahydrogen atom or a metal ion equivalent of atomic numbers 20, 23-29,42-46 or 58-70, and radicals R², R³, R⁴, U and U¹ have theabove-indicated meaning, or is the folic acid radical or is a carbonchain with 2-30 C atoms that is bonded to radical G via —CO— or SO₂— andis straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated, optionallyinterrupted by 1-10 oxygen atoms, 1-5 —NHCO groups, 1-5 —CONH groups,1-2 sulfur atoms, 1-5 —NH groups or 1-2 phenylene groups, whichoptionally can be substituted with 1-2 OH groups, 1-2 NH₂ groups, 1-2—COOH groups, or 1-2 —SO₃H groups, or optionally substituted with 1-8 OHgroups, 1-5 —COOH groups, 1-2 SO₃H groups, 1-5 NH₂ groups, 1-5 C₁-C₄alkoxy groups, and l¹, m¹, p², independently of one another, meanintegers 1 or 2
 59. A method according to claim 58, wherein the-compoundof formula Id, is a compound in which K is a metal complex of formulaIId, IIId, VdB or VIId.
 60. A method according to claim 58, wherein thecompound of formula Id, is a compound in which polar radical R iscomplex K.
 61. A method according to claim 58, wherein the compound offormula Id, is a compound in which polar radical R is: —C(O)CH₂CH₂SO₃H—C(O)CH₂OOH₂CH₂OCH₂OCH₂CH₂OH —C(O)CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH —C(O)CH₂OOH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH—C(O)CH₂NH—C(O)CH₂COOH —C(O)CH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH —C(O)CH₂OCH₂COOH—SO₂CH₂CH₂COOH —C(O)—C₆H₃—(m-COOH)₂ —C(O)CH₂O(CH₂)₂-C₆H₃-(m-COOH)₂—C(O)CH₂O—C₆H₄-m-SO₃H —C(O)CH₂NHC(O)CH₂NHC(O)CH₂OCH₂COOH—C(O)CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₂COOH —C(O)CH₂OCH₂CH(OH)CH₂O—CH₂CH₂OH—C(O)CH₂OOH₂CH(OH)CH₂OCH₂—CH(OH)—CH₂OH —C(O)CH₂SO₃H —C(O)CH₂CH₂COOH—C(O)CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₂OH —C(O)CH₂O[(CH₂)₂O]₁₋₉—CH₃‘3C(O)CH₂O[(CH₂)₂O]₁₋₉—H —C(O)CH₂OCH(CH₂OH)₂ —C(O)CH₂OCH(CH₂OCH₂COOH)₂—C(O)—C₆H₃-(m-OCH₂COOH)₂ —CO—CH₂O—(CH₂)₂O(CH₂)₂O—(CH₂)₂O(CH₂)₂OCH₃
 62. Amethod according to claim 58, wherein the compound of formula Id, is acompound in which polar radical R is a folic acid radical.
 63. A methodaccording to claim 58, wherein the compound of formula Id, is a compoundin which G is lysine radical (a) or (b).
 64. A method according to claim58, wherein the compound of formula Id, is a compound in which U isgroup —CH₂— or C₆H₄—O—CH₂-ω in metal complex K, whereby ω is the bindingsite to —CO.
 65. A method according to claim 58, wherein the compound isa gadolinium complex of2,6-N,N′-bis[1,4,7-tris(carboxylatomethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-10-(pentanoyl-3-aza-4-oxo-5-methyl-5-yl)]-lysine-[1-(4-perfluorooctylsulfonyl)-piperazine]-amide.66. A method according to claim 51, wherein theperfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex is a, galenical formulation thatcontains a paramagnetic, perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex offormula I, and a diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing substance,optionally dissolved in an aqueous solvent.
 67. A method according toclaim 66, wherein the diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing substance isa conjugate that consist of α, β, or γ-cyclodextrin and compounds offormula XXIIA¹-L³-R^(F)   (XXII) in which A² is an adamantane, biphenyl oranthracene molecule, L³ is a linker, and R^(F) is a straight-chain orbranched perfluoroalkyl radical with 4 to 30 carbon atoms, and wherebylinker L³ is a straight-chain hydrocarbon chain with 1 to 20 carbonatoms, which can be interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms, one or moreCO—, SO₂—, CONH—, NHCO—, CONR¹⁰—, NR¹⁰CO—, NH— or NR¹⁰ groups or apiperazine, whereby R¹⁰ is a C₁-C₅ alkyl radical.
 68. A method accordingto claim 66, wherein the diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing substanceis a compound of formula XXI:R^(F)—X¹   (XXI) in which R^(F) is a straight-chain or branchedperfluoroalkyl radical with 4 to 30 carbon atoms, and X¹ is a radicalthat is selected from the group of the following radicals

and n is a number from 1 to
 10. 69. A method according to claim 51,wherein the metal complexes have a hydrodynamic micelle diameter of >3nm.
 70. A method according to claim 51, wherein the metal complexes havea proton relaxivity in plasma of >13 l/mmol·s.
 71. A method according toclaim 52, wherein in the compound of formula Ic, R is glucose, mannoseor galactose.
 72. A method according to claim 60, wherein complex K isof formula IId, IIId, VdA or VIId.
 73. A method according to claim 58,wherein in the compound of formula Id, polar radical R is—C(O)CH₂O[(CH₂)₂O]₄—CH₃.
 74. A method according to claim 51, wherein theperfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex comprises galenical formulationsthat contain paramagnetic, perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes offormulas Ic and diamagnetic perfluoroalkyl-containing substances,optionally dissolved in an aqueous solvent.
 75. A method according toclaim 58, wherein the perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complex comprisesgalenical formulations that contain paramagnetic,perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes of formula Id and diamagneticperfluoroalkyl-containing substances, optionally dissolved in an aqueoussolvent.
 76. A method according to claim 58, wherein the metal complexeshave a hydrodynamic micelle diameter of >3 nm.
 77. A method according toclaim 58, wherein the metal complexes have a proton relaxivity in plasmaof >13 l/mmol·s.